Two weeks ago, I drove across the country to turn myself in on an arrest warrant out of Walton County, Florida. I am facing two third degree felony charges related to carrying out my duties as the assistant county administrator.

Though I am innocent until proven guilty and I am confident that I will prevail in court -- I also recognize that in the court of public opinion one is often seen as guilty until proven innocent.

As someone who prides himself on being transparent and unafraid of facing difficult circumstances and challenges head on -- I wanted to give those who follow me more information and greater context about the circumstances that have brought me and my former boss, who is also facing the same charges, to this point in time.

Make no mistake -- we were two outsiders who posed as an existential threat to the status quo in Walton County.

In December 2023, we blew the whistle and asked the Walton County Sheriff's Office to investigate various matters.

Unfortunately, the justice system has been weaponized against us and we are now the victims of political lawfare.

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