Florida Judge Refers Former Zelenko Freedom Foundation Co-Chair Kevin Jenkins for Criminal Perjury

A Florida judge has taken the unusual step of referring Kevin Jenkins, identified as the former co-chair of the Zelenko Freedom Foundation, to the State Attorney for criminal perjury. The referral stems from Jenkins' testimony regarding the finances of America's Frontline Doctors (AFLDS), where he was reportedly caught lying under oath while confronted with financial evidence.

"She referred Kevin Jenkins, FORMER co-chair to the Zelenko Freedom Foundation, to the State Attorney for criminal perjury—after catching him lying under oath about AFLDS finances while staring straight at the evidence," stated Ann Vandersteel™️ in a social media post. This evidence included "Bank signature cards, Six-figure wire transfers, Cashier’s checks, Emails. All bearing his name. All exposed in real time."

The referral highlights an ongoing and complex dispute surrounding the leadership and financial management of America's Frontline Doctors (AFLDS), a group known for its stance on medical freedom. Internal conflicts within AFLDS have been widely reported, involving its founder Dr. Simone Gold, Kevin Jenkins, and former board member Joey Gilbert.

Reports indicate a contentious period where Jenkins was appointed chairman of an AFLDS Oversight Committee and later CEO by some board members, with the stated aim of addressing alleged financial improprieties by Dr. Gold. However, Dr. Gold and AFLDS's official stance is that Jenkins never held a legitimate role within the organization and that he, along with Gilbert, was sued for defamation and attempting a "hostile takeover." A lawsuit filed by Joey Gilbert against Dr. Gold in Florida was previously dismissed by a federal judge.

The Zelenko Freedom Foundation, which Jenkins was reportedly associated with, champions similar medical freedom principles. This perjury referral marks a significant development in the public and legal battles over the control and financial transparency of organizations within the medical freedom movement. The outcome of the State Attorney's review and any potential charges against Jenkins remain to be seen.