Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is set to appear in court Friday on felony racketeering charges, following his arrest and suspension by Governor Ron DeSantis.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was charged with one count of racketeering and one count of conspiracy to commit racketeering, prosecutors said.

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez pleaded not guilty to racketeering related to an illegal gambling ring, as prosecutors claim his involvement dates back to 2019.