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Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg had his sentencing delayed yet again. The convicted fraudster and former associate of Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is...

A federal judge has approved yet another sentencing delay for a former Florida tax collector who was a close associate of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz. U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell said in an order Monday that a sealed status report filed by prosecutors justifies postponing the sentencing of Joel Greenberg until August. The sentencing has been delayed twice previously.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — After months of delays, former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg is set to be sentenced in August. Greenberg pleaded guilty last year to six charges including sex trafficking a minor, identity theft, wire fraud and conspiracy. Greenberg is believed to be cooperating with federal agents who are building a case against Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. READ: Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg asks for sentencing delay as he works with fedsGaetz is accused of sex trafficking, but has not been charged with any crime, and has denied ever paying for sex. Video: Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg asks for sentencing delay In court papers, Greenberg’s attorney said his client had been cooperating with federal prosecutors in Orlando and Washington in active investigations.

In a newly filed court order, U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell indicated that the year-long delay in sentencing Joel Greenberg has been “in the interest of justice.”

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Greenberg reportedly continues to cooperate with the government “against multiple individuals”.

An associate and ex-employee of former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg pleaded guilty Wednesday to a pair of federal charges, including one related to a bribery scheme.

WATCH: Joel Greenberg to pay Seminole County almost $2M in restitution, attorney saysJoel Greenberg’s attorney on Friday asked a federal judge in Orlando to allow him to file a motion seeking a delay in the sentencing hearing currently scheduled for March 29. In court papers, Greenberg’s attorney said his client had been cooperating with federal prosecutors in Orlando and Washington in active investigations. WATCH: Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg faces new charges related to pandemic loansBecause of the confidential nature of that information, that request and any subsequent hearing should be sealed and kept out of the public eye, Scheller said in the court papers. The judge later on Friday granted the request to seal the motion asking for a delay. WATCH: New documents detail deputy run-ins with former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel GreenbergGreenberg’s plea agreement with prosecutors requires continued cooperation with an ongoing probe into sex trafficking.

A former Florida tax collector whose arrest led to a federal probe into U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz wants a judge to delay his sentencing scheduled for next month for yet another time as he continues to cooperate with federal prosecutors. Joel Greenberg's attorney on Friday asked a federal judge in Orlando, Florida, to allow him to file a motion seeking a delay in the sentencing hearing currently scheduled for March 29. U.S. District Judge Gregory Presnell previously granted two delays.

Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg is once again asking a judge to delay his sentencing on federal charges as he continues to cooperate with authorities “against multiple individuals,” according to newly filed court papers.

As more and more convictions come down, the noose is tightening around Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz. The congressman has been at the center of an...

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Anna MoneymakerOn Sept. 4, 2017, according to his confession letter, Joel Greenberg called his friend Rep. Matt Gaetz with some bad news.A teenager both men had paid to have sex with was underage, Greenberg claimed. Now, two sources tell The Daily Beast, a cooperating witness can confirm details of that call for one damning reason: He was in Greenberg’s office when the call took place.The witness, “Big Joe” Ellicott—Greenberg’s longtime best friend and an employee at the Seminole County tax offi

An associate of former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg must cooperate with authorities on federal investigations as part of a plea agreement, court filings made public this week reveal.

A federal judge set an official sentencing date for disgraced, former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg.

Gaetz is being investigated by a grand jury in accusations that are tied to the Joel Greenberg case.

Rep. Matt Gaetz speaks to supporters at ‘America First’ rally in The Villages Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz took the stage in The Villages on Friday to address hundreds of supporters packed into a ballroom. ORLANDO, Fla. — An ex-girlfriend of Rep. Matt Gaetz entered an Orlando federal courthouse where a grand jury is meeting, alongside her lawyer on Wednesday, according to reports from CNN. CNN reported that a source familiar with the case previously said Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend, a former Capitol Hill staffer, was expected to testify before the grand jury investigating Gaetz. READ: Texts, voicemail link Rep. Matt Gaetz, former Seminole County tax collector Joel GreenbergMultiple people familiar with the case told CNN that a grand jury has been meeting at the George C. Young Federal Annex Courthouse regarding the Gaetz investigation. CNN reported that the lawyer for the ex-girlfriend, Timothy Jansen, declined to comment, as did a Justice Department spokesman.

Prosecutors are reportedly investigating Gaetz for three separate crimes: sex-trafficking, violating the Mann Act, and obstructing justice.

It would be a major development that suggests the Department of Justice may be moving closer to indicting the congressman.

Rep. Matt Gaetz is only the latest example of a politician damaged by people they thought were their friends.

A former Florida tax collector whose arrest last year triggered an investigation into Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz has agreed to pay almost $1.9 million in restitution for public money that was misspent during his time in office.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Former Seminole County Tax Collector made a verbal agreement to pay the county nearly $1.9 million in restitution, according to the Seminole County attorney. Attorney Bryant Applegate said at Tuesday’s county commission meeting that Greenberg’s attorney, Fritz Scheller, had reached a tentative agreement with the county for Greenberg to pay back $1.87 million. Officials said either at sentencing or prior to that, funds should be made available in this account for Seminole County to collect restitution. If the funds are unavailable, the County Attorney’s Office — if approved by the Board of County Commissioners — will further pursue the payments owed. READ: Judge agrees to delay Joel Greenberg’s sentencingThe amount expected to be returned to taxpayers was derived from Seminole County’s audit of Greenberg’s administration.

Two of former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg's former associates face a litany of charges, according to a federal indictment.

As former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg awaits sentencing on child sex trafficking and other federal charges, his estranged wife is asking a judge for permission to sell the couple’s home in Lake Mary’s Heathrow community.

A federal judge granted Joel Greenberg a second delay of his sentencing on Monday, pushing the former Seminole County tax collectors sentencing date into 2022.

Matt Gaetz's most talkative and incarcerated friend has avoided sentencing for a second time. Former Seminole County Tax Collector and current convicted felon Joel Greenberg...

Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg is asking a judge to postpone his sentencing on child sex trafficking and other criminal charges until March 2022 so he can continue cooperating with federal authorities on other investigations, according to a newly filed court motion.

Gaetz Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and his wife Ginger Luckey walk through the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. Greenberg asked the federal judge in a court filing to move his sentencing date from mid-November to next March. Gaetz, a Republican who represents much of the Florida Panhandle, was not mentioned in Greenberg's plea agreement. But Greenberg's cooperation could play a role in an ongoing investigation into whether Gaetz paid a 17-year-old girl for sex. Meanwhile, in Pensacola, a man accused of orchestrating the extortion plot linked to Gaetz's federal sex investigation pleaded not guilty Friday in federal court.

Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg is asking a judge to postpone his sentencing on child sex trafficking and other criminal charges until March 2022 so he can continue cooperating with federal authorities on other investigations, according to a newly filed court motion.

A friend of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz has asked a judge to postpone his sentencing until next year so he can continue cooperating with authorities.

Joel Greenberg, the friend of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz who pleaded guilty earlier this year to sex trafficking, asked a judge on Tuesday to postpone his sentencing until next year so he can continue cooperating with federal authorities. Greenberg asked the federal judge in a court filing to move his sentencing date from mid-November to next March. The extra time will give the former local tax collector from an Orlando suburb more time to sit for interviews with federal investigators, the filing said.

Former Seminole County tax collector and current convicted felon Joel Greenberg is asking to delay his sentencing yet again. The reason is that he still...

Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast/Photos Getty ImagesWhile the federal sex crimes investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has not fueled the kinds of explosive headlines it generated when the news first broke in late March, the case shows no signs of a slowdown.In fact, legal experts told The Daily Beast, the perceived lull is nothing outside the norm and can be chalked up to a number of factors—including a wide range of charges that investigators could be exploring. Although Gaetz and his

ORLANDO, Fla. — Lawyers for the U.S. Government have requested a forfeiture of more than $650,000 former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg admitted he stole from the county as part of a guilty plea. In May, Greenberg pleaded guilty to six charges in federal court including child sex trafficking and wire fraud. The motion requests that Greenberg’s assets be included as a possible substitute for the funds. READ: Trial delayed for father accused of murdering his familyThe government is asking the judge to include the forfeiture when Greenberg’s sentence is announced. Greenberg was originally scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 19, but the judge approved a motion to postpone his sentencing until Nov. 18.

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When the woman asked Greenberg if Gaetz used the same website that he used to communicate with her, Greenberg reportedly said, "He knows the deal :)"

Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg is providing Matt Gaetz's investigators with a trove of information. According to a new report, the disgraced Florida...

Officials say Joel Greenberg, the friend of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz who pleaded guilty earlier this year to identity theft and other charges, accessed a restricted state database through his position as a local tax collector in Florida to look up information on hundreds of people.

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As Seminole County’s former tax collector awaits sentencing on federal charges including child sex trafficking and stalking a political rival, one of Joel Greenberg’s victims is demanding an outside review into how state and local authorities initially investigated the elected official.

Thousands of dollars in sports memorabilia owned by an associate of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz could be sold to recoup misused taxpayer money.

Thousands of dollars in sports memorabilia owned by an associate of U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz could be sold to recoup misused taxpayer money. Seminole County Attorney Bryant Applegate told the county commission last week that public money was used by former tax collector Joel Greenberg for valuable items, including memorabilia signed by the former NBA stars Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. “What I’m asking for — will be asking for — is not only the money that was used to pay for the memorabilia but also the memorabilia back so that we can sell it back out on the market,” Bryant told commissioners, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Photo Illustration by Elizabeth Brockway/The Daily Beast/GettyWith the possibility of sex trafficking charges still hanging over him, Rep. Matt Gaetz’s latest campaign finance report shows a spate of new legal spending, a massive public relations blitz, and continued payments to one conspicuous MAGA icon: Roger Stone.Nearly half the embattled congressman’s $1.95 million in expenses—a little over $825,000—went to public affairs firm Logan Circle Group, which has handled Gaetz’s media strategy sin

ORLANDO, Fla. — A death investigation is underway in Thornton Park. Orlando police said they are investigating a death near the intersection of Summerlin Avenue and Mariposa Street near Lake Olive. READ: ‘Field of Dreams’ site to finally welcome MLBOfficers said the victim is an adult male and that there are no obvious signs of foul play. Stay tuned to Channel 9 Eyewitness News for updates. READ: Ex-tax collector Joel Greenberg’s sentencing delayed until November

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg will wait a little longer to find out how long he may spend behind bars. Greenberg, who pleaded guilty to six charges, including child sex trafficking, in federal court in May, was originally scheduled to be sentenced on Aug. 19. READ: Ex-tax collector Joel Greenberg pleads guilty to 6 charges, including child sex traffickingBut a judge approved a motion on Wednesday to postpone his sentencing 90 days until Nov. 18. SEE: Sketches of Joel Greenberg in federal courtAs part of a cooperation agreement, Greenberg’s testimony could lead to others facing charges. READ: Joel Greenberg to cooperate with investigators, plead guilty to 6 federal charges in court Monday

Greenberg was due to be sentenced on August 19, but asked for 90 days to finish giving "additional proffers" to prosecutors.

Joel Greenberg, a former Florida tax official, pleaded guilty in May to six counts tied to wire fraud, identity theft, bribery and the sex trafficking of a minor.

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Photo illustration by The Daily Beast/handoutJoel Greenberg—the Rep. Matt Gaetz wingman who pleaded guilty and is now helping authorities investigate the congressman’s involvement in an underage sex ring—has so much evidence that he needs more than 44 days to share it.In a court document filed Tuesday, Greenberg, the disgraced local tax collector asked a federal judge to push back his sentencing.The letter describes “ongoing cooperation which will not be completed prior to his current sentencing

Joel Greenberg, the ex-Seminole County Tax Collector, is seeking to delay his sentencing on federal charges by 90 days, according to court documents.

Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg is asking for more time to talk to the feds ahead of his sentencing on federal charges. Greenberg...

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A sentencing date has been set for ex-Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg following a guilty plea from the Republican politician in May.

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The probe is the latest development in the ongoing investigation into the congressman.

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Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg pleaded guilty in federal court last week to six charges, including sex trafficking of a minor.

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"I would not feel really comfortable if I was anyone that had committed a crime with" Joel Greenberg right now, one former FBI agent told Insider.

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Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg pleaded guilty Monday morning to six criminal charges including child sex trafficking.

The man who investigators say was the target of an online smear campaign perpetrated by Joel Greenberg spoke to the media on Monday as the former Seminole County tax collector pleaded guilty in federal court to six charges, including child sex trafficking.

A Florida politician who emerged as a central figure in the Justice Department’s sex trafficking investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has pleaded guilty to six federal charges and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors as part of a plea deal.

Joel Greenberg admitted to having a sexual relationship and trafficking a minor in his plea agreement with federal prosecutors.

A Florida politician who is a central figure in the federal sex trafficking investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators.

A notice filed by Greenberg’s attorney Fritz Scheller Friday shows he plans to change his not-guilty plea during a hearing Monday.

A notice filed by Greenberg’s attorney Fritz Scheller Friday shows he plans to change his not-guilty plea during a hearing Monday.

A key figure in the federal investigation of Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz is expected to plead guilty to criminal charges next week.

According to a forensic audit completed after Joel Greenberg left office, the one-time Seminole County Tax Collector used his newly acquired power to reward family, friends and the politically connected with questionable contracts, totaling more than $1 million in wasted taxpayer dollars.

Chris Dorworth, a former Florida state legislator and longtime associate of Congressman Matt Gaetz, abruptly departed his position at a lobbying firm Friday night.

Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg faces a federal judge for the first time since his case started drawing national attention.

An associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz's is working toward a plea deal with federal prosecutors investigating a sex trafficking operation, potentially escalating the legal and political jeopardy facing the Florida congressman.

The one-time rising Republican star now faces 33 federal charges. Here is a timeline showing Greenberg’s steps and possible missteps since he was elected.

The political peril is deepening for conservative Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz.

The political peril is deepening for conservative Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg now faces 21 new federal charges, in addition to the 12 he was already facing. According to prosecutors, Greenberg diverted more than $400,000 in tax collector funds for his own personal gain. AdGreenberg used the tax collector’s American Express card to purchase cryptocurrency and used tax collector funds to operate a cryptocurrency mining operation for his own benefit and also used tax collector funds to run a business selling cryptocurrency mining tools to others, according to the indictment. Additionally, prosecutors said Greenburg used tax collector funds to buy sports memorabilia signed by Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. #BREAKING: Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg just got slapped w/ 21 new federal charges...in addition to the 12 he was already facing.

Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg violated his probation this week when he went down to his mother-in-law’s home in Jupiter to find his wife, according to a police report. According to an arrest report from the Jupiter Police Department, officers went to Greenberg’s mother-in-law’s home in Jupiter Plantation after his ankle monitor alerted authorities to his whereabouts. She told police he showed up uninvited looking for his wife, Abby Greenberg, but she was not home when he arrived. AdAbby Greenberg said her husband used her Snapchat location to find her and drove from their home to Jupiter. Jupiter police were unable to get in touch with Greenberg’s probation officer and arrested him on a charge of violation of probation.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg was arrested Tuesday after prosecutors say he violated the conditions of his release on bail by traveling to Jupiter. Greenberg appeared before a judge at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday on the bond violation. On Friday, both sides agreed to lessen Greenberg’s bond restrictions but it’s unclear why since those court records are sealed. AdGreenberg, 35, served as Seminole County tax collector from January 2017 until June 24, 2020 when he stepped down from office following his indictment. The trial was set for March but Greenberg recently hired a new attorney, which could delay proceedings again.

The federal trial for former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg has been delayed and as of now, it won’t begin until at least June. Originally, Greenberg was set to stand trial in March but on Monday he waived his right to a speedy trial and that date was pushed back. Mark Horwitz formerly represented the former tax collector up until December of last year. She was acquitted following a federal trial. Jeff “J.R.” Kroll has since been elected as tax collector.

As we prepare to head into hopefully what will be a better and brighter 2021, we’re taking a look back at some of the strangest things that happened in Florida this year. While we’re on the topic of things that should remain saliva-free, there was this Florida woman who filmed herself licking a toilet seat “on a sugar daddy’s plane” in what she dubbed the “coronavirus challenge.”3. As a monumental tribute to the toilet paper hoarding, one Florida man hung a giant roll in his front yard for all to see at a time when he was down to his last three rolls. Perhaps the fan favorite this year was the Florida man who waded into the water and wrestled a gator that snatched up his poor little puppy. The video went viral on TikTok and gave as all a chance to bond over how much we hate long lights and bumper-to-bumper conditions on the road.

Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg hired a new attorney to represent him in federal court this spring during his trial. Greenberg is scheduled to stand trial in March 2021 but it’s possible hiring a new attorney could delay proceedings. Mark Horwitz formerly represented the former tax collector up until December. An independent audit of the Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office under Greenberg’s tenure found gross misuses of taxpayer money including the purchases of a sprinkler system to remotely spray petitioners, as well as tactical gear and weapons. Greenberg, 35, served as Seminole County tax collector from January 2017 until June 24 when he stepped down from office following his indictment.

Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg, who was indicted in June on federal charges, is scheduled to stand trial in March 2021, as of now. [TRENDING: Man found clinging to boat 86 miles off Fla. | US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of COVID-19 | Mom of slain teen shot at burial service]Greenberg is facing federal charges of stalking, unlawful use of means to identify another person, production of identification and false identification documents, aggravated identity theft, sex trafficking of a child and violating the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. He has entered a plea of not guilty. Greenberg resigned from his position not long after he was indicted. Jeff “J.R.” Kroll has since been elected.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – An independent audit of the Seminole County Tax Collector’s Office under the leadership of Joel Greenberg found gross misuses of taxpayer money including the purchases of sprinkler system to remotely spray petitioners, as well as tactical gear and weapons. Anything left over at the end of the fiscal year is returned to Seminole County taxing authorities. Auditors found GBS was set up to allow taxpayers to potentially make payments to the tax collector’s office using digital currency. Auditors also compared the Seminole County Tax Collector’s legal fees to surrounding counties. On Tuesday, Seminole County elected a new tax collector.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Republican Jeff ‘J.R.’ Kroll has been declared the winner of the Seminole County tax collector race with more than 54% of voters choosing Kroll over the Democratic candidate. With 79 out of 90 Seminole County precincts reporting on Election Night, Kroll had earned 54% of the county’s votes and Lynn “Moira” Dictor had 46%. The Seminole County tax collector is responsible for overseeing the office that issues driver’s licenses, decides how tax dollars will be invested back into the community and provides concealed weapons permits. Read more about Kroll’s opponent, Lynn “Moira” Dictor, below:Some Central Florida voters may know Lynn Dictor best as Moira from “The Philips Phile” on Real Radio 104.1. Dictor would like to pivot from her role as radio personality to Seminole County tax collector in order to bring more transparency to the office.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – It’ll be up to Seminole County voters to determine who will be the new tax collector after the man formerly in the position resigned amid his arrest on federal charges. Instead, voters will choose between Lynn Moira Dictor and Jeff “J.R.” Kroll, who beat Republican challenger Brian Beute during the August primary election. Here’s how to track your ballot]Whoever is elected to serve as Seminole County tax collector will be responsible for overseeing the office that issues driver’s licenses, decides how tax dollars will be invested back into the community and provides concealed weapons permits. Dictor would like to pivot from her role as radio personality to Seminole County tax collector in order to bring more transparency to the office. Jeff “J.R.” KrollJ.R. Kroll wrote that he was motivated to run for tax collector after “discovering the mismanagement of tax payers' money under the most recent administration.” He boasts two decades of business management experience that includes running his family business and becoming a top-selling realtor in the Orlando-area market.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. A judge has modified the conditions of the release of former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, who has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including child sex trafficking. [RELATED: Former tax collector Joel Greenberg pleads not guilty to new sex trafficking charges | Ex-tax collector Joel Greenberg accused of using DMV database to engage in sugar daddy relationships]He is accused of using his access to state databases to recruit and solicit an underage girl for sex. He resigned as a tax collector of Seminole County in June. The fake IDs Greenberg made were used to facilitate his efforts to engage in commercial sex acts, according to court documents. The former tax collector faces up to 12 federal charges, including unlawful use of means of identification of another person, producing false identification, identity theft and stalking.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Ex-Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg entered a not guilty plea to the latest federal charges against him that include child sex trafficking. Greenberg was indicted Aug. 19 on new federal charges that allege he used his access to state databases to recruit and solicit an underage girl for sex. Greenberg, who resigned as tax collector in June after his arrest on federal stalking charges, was indicted by a federal grand jury on the new charges, which include sex trafficking of a child and violating the Driver’s Privacy Protection Act. The fake IDs Greenberg made were used to “facilitate his efforts to engage in commercial sex acts,” according to court documents. The former tax collector now faces up to 12 federal charges, including unlawful use of means of identification of another person, producing false identification, identity theft and stalking.

Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg was indicted Wednesday on new federal charges that allege he used his access to state databases to recruit and solicit an underage girl for sex. The former elected official is already facing charges and accused of using information from surrendered driver’s licenses to make fake IDs with his picture on it, according to a federal indictment. The fake IDs Greenberg made were used to “facilitate his efforts to engage in commercial sex acts,” according to court documents. The victim was between 14 and 17 years old, according to the federal indictment. Greenberg will face a federal judge on Aug. 27 in Orlando to be arraigned on the news charges.