Florida School Board Urges Bridget Ziegler's Resignation Amidst Husband's Sex Assault Probe
TL;DR
The Sarasota County School Board in Florida has voted to recommend the resignation of member Bridget Ziegler, who is involved in a sexual assault investigation into her husband, Christian Ziegler, the state GOP chairman. The board cannot directly remove her, but the resolution requesting her resignation was passed 4-1. Bridget Ziegler, who is also a co-founder of the conservative parents group Moms for Liberty, voted against the resolution and has not indicated that she will step down. The allegations involve a three-way sexual encounter and rape accusations made by a woman against Christian Ziegler. The investigation is ongoing, and Christian Ziegler maintains his innocence.
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- Florida school board asks member Bridget Ziegler to quit amid sex assault probe of husband, the state GOP chairman CBS News
- Florida school board asks Moms for Liberty co-founder Ziegler to resign NBC News
- Bridget Ziegler can remain on Sarasota County School Board despite recommendation for resignation FOX 13 Tampa Bay
- She’s a dangerous hypocrite, but Moms for Liberty co-founder shouldn’t have to leave school board |... Miami Herald
- Bridget Ziegler has become a distraction on Sarasota's School Board Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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