Mr. Al A. Zimmerman This is Me

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1. 1. www.orlandosentinel.com

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   Published on: 7/30/2008   Last Visited: 7/31/2008

   One of his few dark moments came earlier this year, when former DCF spokesman Al Zimmerman -- hired under the previous administration -- was accused of taking nude photos of teen boys for distribution to pornographers.One was identified as a foster child in DCF's care.

2. 2. www.teennewspaper.com

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   Published on: 6/11/2008   Last Visited: 6/13/2008

   Florida: 40-year-old Hillsborough resident Al Zimmerman was arrested Friday on charges of using a child in a sexual performance after he was accused of creating child pornography with the help of two teens he hired.The ages were from 16 to 17.
   
   Zimmerman has been a spokesman for the Department of Children and Families since early 2005.The affidavit says that he asked them to masturbate and pose nude.The crimes took place over a period starting in late 2005 and lasting almost two years.
   
   On Friday, Zimmerman was fired.He also admitted to what he's being accused, and could receive a maximum sentence of 120 years.His employer said that although he had possible exposure to minors, he had no background except for a check fraud charge.

3. 3. www.bradenton.com

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   Published on: 8/24/2007   Last Visited: 8/24/2007

   "Our review team that's down there reviewing the operations and performance of the Sarasota Y will also look into that dispute," said Al Zimmerman, DCF press secretary."The review team was set up in response to the Courtney Clarke case, where everything that possibly could have gone wrong, went wrong."
   
   Kelly said she hopes a resolution can be reached in the next two weeks.If not, she said MCS will do everything it can to make a transition smooth for the children who would fall under the care of a new sub-contractor.