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The ongoing sexual battery investigation involving Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler took a dramatic turn following a 911 call made by a concerned friend of the alleged victim. The Florida Trident obtained a recording of this call, shedding light on the events that led to the investigation.

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On October 4, at 2:46 p.m., the caller expressed worry about the mental health of a woman, whose identity remains undisclosed due to the sensitive nature of the case. The caller, a friend of the alleged victim, was alarmed after the woman failed to show up for work for two consecutive days. The friend’s concern escalated after speaking with the woman, who appeared intoxicated and hinted at a struggle with pain medication. The woman’s distressing statement, “she doesn’t think she can do it anymore,” prompted the friend to seek a wellness check.

During the call, the dispatcher gathered essential information, including the victim’s address, which remains confidential by law. The caller revealed the woman’s worsening addiction and her slurred speech. The conversation took a grave turn when the caller disclosed that the woman had confided in being raped the previous day and was too frightened to leave her home, fearing the perpetrator’s return.

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The caller’s deep concern for the woman’s safety led to immediate action, with the dispatcher confirming the dispatch of units to the location.

Christian Ziegler with his wife Bridget at Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration.

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The alleged perpetrator in this case is Christian Ziegler, who has not yet made a public statement regarding the investigation. The Trident’s report suggests a complex background involving Ziegler, his wife Bridget Ziegler, a Sarasota County School Board Member and appointee of Gov. Ron DeSantis, and the alleged victim. Sources indicate a prior consensual three-way relationship between the parties before the alleged sexual assault on October 2.

The caller also expressed fears for the woman’s well-being, considering the possibility of invoking the state’s Baker Act due to the risk of self-harm. The alleged victim, described as a “little blonde lady” with children, was in a precarious mental state.

The revelation of this investigation prompted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to publicly urge Ziegler to resign from his leadership position in the Florida Republican Party. This call came shortly after DeSantis’s debate with California Governor Gavin Newsom on Fox News Channel. Emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations, DeSantis acknowledged Ziegler’s presumption of innocence but stressed the incompatibility of his role as party chair amid such scrutiny.

The investigation, reportedly involving video evidence and the seizure of Ziegler’s phone, continues to unfold. The situation remains fluid, with potential implications for the political landscape in Florida.

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