Authorities arrested a Florida Democratic Party official and prominent LGBTQ activist this month on child pornography charges after he allegedly shared content with an undercover agent.
Matthew Inman, 39, served as treasurer of the Orange County Democratic Party and president of the Rainbow Democratic Party, an LGBTQ activist group. The U.S. attorney's office for the Middle District of Florida filed charges against Inman Transportation of child sexual abuse material. Authorities say Inman received and saved several videos “depicting adults sexually abusing young children.”
“In October 2024, Inman traveled to Las Vegas and began speaking online with an undercover law enforcement officer posing as the father of a 9-year-old boy. During this conversation, Inman revealed that the child's intended Expressed interest in dating and sexual assault will also be sent. [child sexual abuse material] Video to Undercover Investigators, “the attorney's office added.
The FBI quickly obtained a search warrant for Inman's home, and authorities say the suspect tried to delete videos from his cell phone as he hid from officers in the attic of his home.
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Florida Democrat Matthew Inman was arrested on child pornography charges. (Seminole County Sheriff's Office)
Rainbow Democrats released a public statement on social media days after Inman's arrest, saying they were “shocked.”
“We extend our condolences to the victims of child sexual abuse and hope that 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 currently has no acting role in an organizational capacity. He will be formally removed at the next general meeting.”
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“Rainbow Democrats are working to continue serving our community beyond this horrific incident,” the statement ended.
X account displayed belongs to inman It identified him as an “LGBTQ+ rights and civil rights activist.” The account also highlights his role with the Rainbow Democratic Party and Orange County Democrats.
The Orange County Democratic Party also released a statement regarding Inman's arrest and subsequently elected a new treasurer.
“We are deeply appalled and horrified by the news that Matthew Inman has been arrested on charges of sexual abuse involving minors. The party unequivocally condemns this abuse and hopes that the victims involved will receive the support and resources they need to move forward.
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“After learning of the allegations against Mr. Inman, the Orange County Democratic Party acted quickly to suspend him from all voluntary roles and responsibilities. We will continue to uphold the highest standards of accountability and integrity. ” the statement continued.
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Inman was booked by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office on Jan. 16 and is being held at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility, according to state records.
