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A second video has been recovered by police showing Bridget Ziegler engaging in sexual relations with a woman, sources said. It is not known if the woman in the video is the same woman who has alleged she was sexually assaulted by Christian Ziegler. Neither Christian nor Bridget Ziegler have responded to requests for comment from the Florida Center for Government Accountability's Trident. Bridget Ziegler is also a cofounder of the conservative Moms for Liberty.

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Police have recovered second Ziegler sex video, sources say

Michael Barfield/Florida Center for Governmental Accountability

A sex video involving Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler and an unidentified woman has been recovered by police as part of the ongoing criminal investigation of a rape allegation made against Bridget’s husband, Christian Ziegler, sources close to the investigation have told the Florida Trident.In response to a specific public record request for that video, the Sarasota Police Department on Thursday asserted the video was exempt from disclosure due to the ongoing criminal investigation.

Ziegler looks on as public comment began. Dozens rallied outside the Sarasota school board meeting Tuesday evening, accusing member Bridget Ziegler of hypocrisy for having advocated against LGBTQ causes while she was having a sexual relationship with a woman, a revelation that came to light last month as her husband Christian Ziegler is being investigated by police for accusations of sexual assault The Sarasota school board went on to vote 4-1 to ask Ziegler to resign. Ziegler, an original co-founder of Moms for Liberty, appeared defiant, asking the school board lawyer if indeed the resolution had “no teeth,” and staying largely silent after casting her “no“ vote.

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Sarasota School Board says Bridget Ziegler should resign. She refuses

Kerry Sheridan

The school board voted 4-1, with Ziegler the only no-vote. Board members say she should step down amid a sexual assault investigation into her husband, Florida GOP Chair Christian Ziegler.

Superintendent selection referendum, school board seats top SWFL ballots on education

WGCU Staff

Southwest Florida voters will decide on a number of school board seats as well as choose if the next Lee County school superintendent will be appointed or elected.

Primary School Board races to watch in SWFL

WGCU Staff

Here's a breakdown of school board races on the ballot in Southwest Florida for the Aug. 23 Primary Election.