Miami Commission Approves $100,000 Payment To Teen Boy Allegedly Groped By Miami Mayor Francis Suarez's Aide

MIAMI (CBSMiami) - The City of Miami is confirming to CBS4 that the city commission approved a $100,000 dollar payment to the teen who accused a former aide to Mayor Francis Suarez of sexual misconduct.

Rene Pedrosa was arrested in February of last year and charged with groping a 16-year-old boy in his office and later sending inappropriate pictures to the teen.

Pedrosa who was originally charged by the state is now waiting for trial in federal court.

No trial date has been set and he is out on bond and is on house arrest.