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Things are getting icky in Florida!
As we’ve been following, Bridget Ziegler, the co-founder of the controversial Moms of Liberty group, and her husband, Florida’s Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler, have been in deep s**t after he was accused of sexually assaulting a lady with whom the couple was imagined to have a threesome. The assault is clearly unhealthy — however contemplating Bridget’s been on the forefront of anti-LGBTQ+ insurance policies within the space, them having a threesome can also be tremendous wild! And now, due to this authorized mess, they’re each going through main penalties!
According to a search warrant affidavit obtained by CNN, Christian and Bridget deliberate a three-way sexual encounter with the alleged sufferer on October 2 after they’d already had a threesome collectively earlier than. In truth, they had been allegedly in a long-term throuple state of affairs! But “when the victim learned that Bridget could not make it, she changed her mind and canceled with Christian.” Only the dude didn’t let that slide. Surveillance video reveals the native politician arriving on the alleged sufferer’s place — the place he allegedly went inside and raped her on a bar stool, per the affidavit. Jeez…
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Ziegler’s been underneath investigation by the Sarasota Police Department since October and has not been charged with a criminal offense but. He has additionally denied the allegations, insisting the intercourse was consensual. His legal professional Derek Byrd advised CNN:
“We are confident that once the police investigation is concluded that no charges will be filed and Mr. Ziegler will be completely exonerated.”
But within the meantime, the Republican Party is attempting to distance themselves from him as a lot as attainable. During a gathering on Sunday, Christian campaigned to persuade his colleagues to let him preserve his job, per Michael Thompson, chairman of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee, who was on the occasion. He advised the outlet:
“He apologized for putting all of us in this position. He apologized for the shame that it brought on him and his family and the community. He was remorseful. He’s not a bad guy. He just did a real stupid thing and he’s going to suffer the consequences.”
Ugh. Why do males all the time get let off the hook so simply for alleged sexual assault?! If he raped somebody, we’d say he’s 100% a “bad guy”!
Regardless of his makes an attempt to guard his job, the group unanimously voted to censure Christian and take away his authority amid the investigation. His wage was lowered to $1 yearly. He can even now not be capable to rent or hearth workers, converse on behalf of the Florida GOP, or increase cash for the social gathering — however he retains his chairman title. For now. This comes after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Sen. Rick Scott, and Rep. Matt Gaetz all urged him to resign.
He beforehand refused to stroll away from the function, although stories did declare he would’ve had he been granted a seven-figure payout he allegedly requested earlier than leaving. That stated, he’s referred to as these rumors an entire lie. So, who is aware of? Either means, it’s not wanting good for him and it’s believed the total committee will vote to formally take away him at a gathering in Tallahassee on January 8, per Florida GOP Vice Chairman Evan Power.
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As for Bridget, there have additionally been calls to take away her from her function on the varsity board. After co-founding the so-called “parental rights” group, which took intention in opposition to minorities equivalent to through guide bans, she stopped working for Moms of Liberty in 2021 and transitioned to the Sarasota County School Board the next 12 months.
In a number of public conferences, per The New York Times, county residents have referred to as for her to be eliminated — and it’s not simply because she’s linked to a person who’s accused of some horrendous stuff. They additionally suppose it’s ridiculous she’s been bashing the queer group… whereas concurrently hooking up with girls! One resident advised her throughout a faculty board assembly final week per The Times:
“Most of our community could not care less what you do in the privacy of your own home, but your hypocrisy takes center stage.”
So true!
Last Tuesday, members of the varsity board voted four-to-one in favor of her resigning — with that one particular person on her facet clearly being herself. Unfortunately, the vote is a non-binding decision and he or she’s proven no indication that she truly plans to step down. Ugh!!! Per WFLA News Channel 8, solely the governor can truly pressure her out.
It’s unclear what subsequent steps will likely be, however the Zieglers clearly don’t plan on backing down until they’re compelled to. Thoughts? Let us know (under).
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