Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler Ousted Amid Rape Investigation

Topline The Republican Party of Florida voted Friday to remove Christian Ziegler as chair, according to multiple reports , amid an investigation into Ziegler following allegations he raped a woman and filmed the alleged sexual encounter. Christian Ziegler was suspended by the party in December. Key Facts Ziegler—who has claimed the encounter was consensual—was ousted during a closed door meeting of the Republican Party of Florida in Tallahassee on Monday, according to Politico. Ziegler did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Forbes. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.