Ousted Florida GOP chair cleared of rape allegation; police pursue video voyeurism charge.

Police cleared Christian Ziegler of rape allegations but have requested prosecutors to charge him with illegally recording a sexual encounter with a female acquaintance. The Sarasota Police Department said the cellphone video was likely consensual, making it impossible to charge Ziegler with rape. However, the woman told investigators she never consented to be video recorded and was unaware of the incident.

January 19, 2024
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