Charlie Grapski is currently running for the State House of Representatives in Florida. For explanation and commentary about Charlie’s recording of his conversation with Clovis Watson, see “Alachua Gotcha”.
From the High Springs Herald…
A state political candidate, fresh out of jail Tuesday after a controversial arrest by the Alachua police department, said he has solid evidence that the recent Alachua election was run improperly and that numerous election laws were broken.
Charles Grapski, a candidate for the State House of Representatives, also said that he plans to aggressively pursue legal action against the city for arresting him at Alachua City Hall Monday just after he finished inspecting public records.
Grapski was taken away from Alachua City Hall in handcuffs Monday morning after being charged with illegally taping a conversation he had the previous Friday with City Manager Clovis Watson Jr. The charge is a 3rd-degree felony.
Grapski, who is running for state office against Alachua City Commissioner Bonnie Burgess and who had filed a lawsuit against the city early last week, said the city’s decision to arrest him should cause concern among anybody wanting to challenge the city.
“They came after me with a vengeance,” Grapski said. “That’s why people in Alachua keep silent.”
Grapski was released Monday night on his own recognizance.
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