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Does Florida’s GOP scandal impact the party’s education agenda?
Monday, December 4th, 2023
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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Details of Sexual Assault Allegation Against Florida G.O.P. Chair Add to Party Turmoil
Monday, December 4th, 2023
via The New York Times (New York)The details of the allegation against the state party chairman, Christian Ziegler, emerged in an affidavit. He has denied any wrongdoing.
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Florida GOP chairman under fire as more details emerge in rape inquiry
Sunday, December 3rd, 2023
via The Washington Post (Washington)Christian Ziegler is at the center of an investigation over a sexual assault allegation from a woman who previously had an encounter with him and his wife.
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Florida GOP chairperson Ziegler plans to remain in post amid investigation
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)In an email to state GOP party members, Christian Ziegler called the allegations against him 'false.'
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Read for yourself: Here’s what the search warrant affidavit in Ziegler sex assault case says
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
via Miami Herald (Florida)The search warrant affidavit offers the most detailed public account yet of the incident, which has roiled Florida GOP leadership.
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DeSantis shows double standard in sexual battery case
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
via Sun Sentinel (Florida)Ron DeSantis was quick to call for a party leader's resignation after police began an investigation of sexual assault. But DeSantis won't hold Donald Trump to the same standard.
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CT attorney grills Killingly School District. The question is how it’s addressing student mental health
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
via Hartford Courant (Connecticut)An attorney for the state of Connecticut grilled the superintendent about what actions the Board of Education took to address students' mental health needs.
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Reports: search warrant affidavit details rape accusation against Florida GOP chairman
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
via Miami Herald (Florida)According to reports, Christian Ziegler's accuser told detectives she had planned to have sex with the Republican power couple, but called it off when Bridget Ziegler couldn't come.
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‘The hypocrisy is just off the charts’: Zieglers face reckoning after moral crusading
Friday, December 1st, 2023
via Sarasota Herald-Tribune (Florida)Christian Ziegler was accused of sexual battery by a woman who allegedly had a long-term sexual relationship with him and his wife.
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DeSantis says Florida GOP chair should resign amid rape allegation
Friday, December 1st, 2023
via The Associated Press (California)Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says state Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler should resign while police investigate a rape allegation against him.
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DeSantis calls on Florida GOP chairman to resign amid criminal investigation
Friday, December 1st, 2023
via Miami Herald (Florida)'I don't see how he can continue with that investigation ongoing given the gravity of those situations,' DeSantis told reporters Thursday night.
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DeSantis calls on Florida GOP chair Ziegler to resign in wake of battery allegations
Friday, December 1st, 2023
via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)Gov. Ron DeSantis called the sexual battery allegations against state Republican Party chair Christian Ziegler were 'serious' and said Ziegler should resign.
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DeSantis calls for resignation of embattled Florida GOP chairman
Friday, December 1st, 2023
via The Washington Post (California)'I don't see how he can continue with that investigation ongoing given the gravity of those situations,' DeSantis told reporters Thursday night.
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Florida schools aim to balance inclusivity, state law on LGBTQ issues
Friday, December 1st, 2023
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
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Criminal Investigation Roils Florida Republican Party
Friday, December 1st, 2023
via The New York Times (Florida)Christian Ziegler, the state G.O.P. chairman, is under investigation after a sexual battery allegation. Democrats have called for his resignation.
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Florida’s GOP chairman is a subject in a rape investigation
Thursday, November 30th, 2023
via The Associated Press (Florida)The chairman of Florida's Republican Party is the subject of a rape investigation, though no charges have been filed and his lawyer says he will be exonerated.
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Florida’s GOP chairman ensnared in criminal investigation involving alleged sexual battery
Thursday, November 30th, 2023
via The Washington Post (Florida)Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler's attorney confirmed the ongoing investigation, and a heavily redacted report released by Sarasota police indicates an incident took place at a Sarasota home in early October.
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Florida GOP chairman ensnared in probe involving alleged sexual battery
Thursday, November 30th, 2023
via The Washington Post (Florida)Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler's attorney confirmed the ongoing investigation, and a heavily redacted report released by Sarasota police indicates an incident took place at a Sarasota…
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Head of Florida Republican Party accused of sexual battery, under investigation
Thursday, November 30th, 2023
via Tampa Bay Times (Florida)An attorney representing Christian Ziegler said his client would be exonerated.
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