Richard L. Steinberg
| Richard Steinberg | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 106th district | |
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In office 2008–2012 | |
| Succeeded by | David Richardson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 23, 1972 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Micky Ross-Steinberg |
| Residence | Miami Beach, Florida |
| Religion | Jewish |
Richard L. Steinberg (born December 23, 1972) is an American politician from Miami Beach, Florida. Steinberg was a member of the House of Representatives of the U.S. state of Florida until his resignation in February 2012.
He received his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida in 1994. Later he went on to receive his Masters in Business Administration and Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami. Steinberg resigned from the Florida House in 2012.[1] He resigned after discovery of sexy messages he sent to a married Assistant US Attorney who instead of reciprocating, notified the Secret Service.
In November 2012, the investigation was closed clearing him of the allegations and calling the messages "playful and not threatening."
References
Associated Press.[2]
- ↑ Marc Caputo; David Ovalle (February 24, 2012). "In ‘sexxxy mama’ texting scandal, state Rep. Richard Steinberg quits legislative office". The Miami Herald.
- ↑ , wptv.com.
