Allegations against Joel Searby and ties to the Lincoln Project
Joel Searby, former chief strategist for Evan McMullin's 2016 presidential campaign, was arrested in Florida for allegedly soliciting sex from a 15-year-old boy. This is the second major figure from the Lincoln Project circle to be accused of similar actions.
Key Points
- Joel Searby arrested for alleged lewd and lascivious behavior towards a minor
- Searby solicited the victim for photos and sexual acts via Snapchat
- Searby knew the victim was only 15 years old
- Searby was the chief strategist for Evan McMullin's 2016 presidential campaign
- Second major figure from the Lincoln Project circle to be accused of similar actions