The Florida Democratic Party – directly and into various sub entities – receives tens of thousands of dollars from the Accused Political Operative. Donations to Party Entities, Candidates, and aligned Consultants total nearly $1 million.

Members of the Florida Democratic Party leadership and various key leaders were warned of trouble research and allegations surrounding the Accused Political Operative.

Survivors meet with a key community leader associated with the FDP who pledges to demand an investigation, raise public awareness to prevent the accused operative from gaining access to additional political events and potential victims, and take whatever steps are necessary to bring the allegations before the public.

The Hillsborough County Democratic Party, chaired by Vanessa Lester, hosts a political dinner attended by the Accused Political Operative.

For the people who trusted key leaders enough to share their stories, the dinner sends a message that the commitment they made to survivors was no longer a priority.

A grievance is filed with the Florida Democratic Party, the Hillsborough County Democratic Party, other key leaders in the community, and provided to both FDP Chair Nikki Fried and County Chair Vanessa Lester directly.

The grievance states, “To be clear, this behavior is not ancillary to the Democratic Party. As I can confirm based on the conversations I have had with (alleged) victims and their associates, many of these acts were committed based on the opportunity that Florida political events in multiple cities provided for this (alleged) predator to have both access to and influence over the young people harmed.”

No response, investigation, or grievance occurs at either the State or County level of the Democratic Party. However, Nikki Fried leads a whisper campaign trashing the person filing the grievance. People bringing the matter forward are harassed and threatened.

A key figure tied to the Florida Democratic Party issues a public statement about the alleged sexual assualt and the call for an investigation. He states, “The brave survivors of sexual assault…have shown tremendous courage,” but refers to the matter as an attempt to “distract” and “a political football”.

Mark Herron, longtime attorney associated with the Florida Democratic Party, sends a Cease and Desist letter demanding that the “attacks” from the Political Predator website cease.

The citizen’s coalition refuses his demand.

Reporter Brendon Leslie, along with the Florida Action News Team, researches and then reports on the story of the Accused Political Operative and name him publicly for the first time since this Coalition began its research and awareness campaign.

Read and watch their coverage HERE.

Nikki Fried, the Florida Democratic Party, and other key figures have been asked to comment on the story. We will update you if any responses are received.