The chair of the LGBTQ Diversity Council and influential figure in the Maryland Democratic Party, Michael Knaapen, has found himself embroiled in a scandal involving allegations brought forward by Alex Rosen, a notorious figure known for catching predators.

According to reports, Knaapen was ensnared in a sting operation and accused of trying to arrange a meeting with a 14-year-old and sending deeply disturbing sexually explicit messages that outlined a desire to assault the minor.

Rosen also released some of the text messages:

And then there's this...

Here's What They're Not Telling You About Your Retirement

Straight from the Maryland Dems LGBTQ+ DIVERSITY LEADERSHIP COUNCIL website  page:

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