"Florida GOP Chair Faces Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault and Calls for Resignation"

Christian Ziegler, the chairman of Florida's Republican party, is under investigation for sexual battery after an individual reported being "sexually battered" at home in Sarasota. The police report, heavily redacted, mentions a "sexual assault allegation" and "sexual assault complaint." Ziegler's attorney expressed confidence in his client's exoneration and emphasized his cooperation with the investigation. The allegations come as Florida Republicans prepare for next year's presidential election, with Governor Ron DeSantis struggling to gain traction against presumed nominee Donald Trump. Ziegler's wife, Bridget Ziegler, is a founder of Moms for Liberty, a parental rights organization known for its opposition to LGBTQ+ literature in schools and libraries. The Florida Democratic party chair criticized the Zieglers for their perceived hypocrisy.