Federal authorities in Florida arrested a prominent Democratic and LGBTQ activist, Matthew Inman, on child pornography charges this month.
Authorities arrested a Florida Democratic Party official and prominent LGBTQ activist on child pornography charges this month after he allegedly shared content with an undercover officer. Matthew Inman, 39, served as treasurer for the Orange County Democratic Party and also as president of Rainbow Democrats, an LGBTQ activist group. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the middle district of Florida charged Inman with the transportation of child sexual abuse material.
Rainbow Democrats issued a public statement on social media just days after Inman's arrest, saying they were 'shocked.' 'We offer our condolences to any victims of child sexual abuse and hope justice will be served to the fullest extent of the law,' the organization's board of directors wrote. 'We have suspended Mr. Inman from the Caucus. He has no acting role in any capacity with the organization as of now. He will be officially removed at our next general meeting.
After learning of the allegations against Mr. Inman, the Orange County Democratic Party acted swiftly to suspend him from all voluntary roles and responsibilities. We will continue to uphold the highest standards of accountability and integrity,' the statement continued. Inman was booked by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office on Jan. 16 and remains in custody at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility, according to state records.
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