Florida Rep. Amesty Indicted on Multiple Felony Charges

Florida Republican State Representative Carolina Amesty has been charged with multiple felonies, including forgery and false acknowledgment, related to her time as an administrator at Central Christian University. The charges stem from a 2021 incident where Amesty allegedly notarized a form claiming that Robert Shaffer, who denies ever working there, was an employee. This indictment follows investigative reports by the Orlando Sentinel and a citizen complaint that led to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation. Amesty, now released on bond, has criticized the timing of the prosecution as politically motivated and calls for a speedy trial, maintaining her innocence. The case has sparked calls for her resignation from political critics as she runs for reelection.