Politico reports:
Christian Ziegler, through his attorney, acknowledged the police were investigating him and said he’d been “fully cooperative with every request made” by the Sarasota Police Department. “Unfortunately, public figures are often accused of acts that they did not commit whether it be for political purposes or financial gain. I would caution anyone to rush to judgment until the investigation is concluded.”
Republican Party of Sarasota Count chairman Jack Brill said, “We are shocked and disappointed to hear of the reports concerning Republican Party of Florida Chair and Sarasota County State Committeeman Christian Ziegler, and his wife, Sarasota County School Board Member Bridget Ziegler. The Republican Party takes all such allegations of potential criminal conduct very seriously and will fully cooperate with investigators.”
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