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legalcrime2 years ago

"Ex-Florida GOP Chair Escapes Sexual Assault Charges, Case Forwarded to Prosecutors"

Former Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler will not be charged with sexual battery, but prosecutors are considering video voyeurism allegations after an investigation into a sexual encounter. The Sarasota Police Department found insufficient evidence for sexual battery charges but forwarded a probable cause affidavit for video voyeurism, as Ziegler allegedly recorded the encounter without the woman's consent. The investigation led to Ziegler's removal as chair of the Florida Republican Party and also had repercussions for his wife, Bridget Ziegler, who resigned from her position amid backlash.

via NBC News|
#bridget-ziegler#christian-ziegler#florida-republican-party
politics2 years ago

"Former Florida GOP Leader Christian Ziegler Cleared of Sexual Assault Charges"

Sarasota police have decided not to recommend rape charges against ousted Florida GOP leader Christian Ziegler, but he may face felony charges for illegally recording the alleged victim. The police have recommended that local prosecutors charge Ziegler with video voyeurism. Ziegler and his wife have faced allegations of hypocrisy due to their espousal of traditional family values, and despite calls for their resignations, they have refused to step down from their respective positions.

via POLITICO|
#christian-ziegler#florida#politics
politics2 years ago

"Florida GOP Removes Chairman Amid Rape Allegation"

The Republican Party of Florida has removed Christian Ziegler as its chairman amid allegations of rape and video voyeurism, selecting Evan Power as the new chairman. Ziegler, who maintains his innocence, faced an expanded police investigation into whether he illegally filmed a sexual encounter. The allegations have drawn national attention as both Ziegler and his wife, Bridget, are prominent Florida Republicans, with Bridget facing criticism for her conservative policy focus.

via NBC News|
#christian-ziegler#evan-power#florida-republican-party
politics2 years ago

Florida GOP Suspends Chairman Amid Sexual Assault Investigation

The Republican Party of Florida has suspended Chairman Christian Ziegler and demanded his resignation amid a rape investigation. Ziegler is accused of raping a woman with whom he and his wife had a prior consensual sexual relationship. The party's executive committee will hold another vote in the future to decide whether to remove Ziegler. The Sarasota Police Department is investigating the accusation, and Ziegler maintains his innocence. The situation has also caused turmoil for Ziegler's wife, an elected member of the Sarasota School Board, who has been asked to resign. Several prominent Republicans, including Governor Ron DeSantis, have called for Ziegler's resignation.

via New York Post |
#christian-ziegler#politics#rape-investigation