"Florida GOP Leader Cleared of Rape Allegation, Video Voyeurism Charge Pending"
TL;DR
The ousted chair of the Florida Republican Party, Christian Ziegler, has been cleared of rape allegations but may face charges for illegally video recording a sexual encounter. The police have recommended that Ziegler be charged with video voyeurism, a third-degree felony, and the state attorney's office will review the evidence. Ziegler's attorney maintains his client's innocence, while the woman involved alleges non-consensual recording and assault. The conclusion of the rape investigation may impact Ziegler's future with the state Republican Party.
Topics:nationlegalcrime#florida#investigation#legalcrime#rape-allegation#republican-party#video-voyeurism
- Ousted Florida Republican chair cleared of rape allegation, but police seek video voyeurism charge The Associated Press
- Ex-Florida GOP Boss Christian Ziegler Cleared of Rape, But Other Charges on Table The Daily Beast
- Sarasota police won't charge Christian Ziegler with rape Sarasota Herald-Tribune
- Ousted Florida GOP leader Christian Ziegler won't be charged with rape POLITICO
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