North Carolina Democrat lawmaker resigns after being hit with child sex charges
In a significant political development in North Carolina, Democratic state lawmaker Rep. Cecil Brockman has resigned from his position following serious felony charges related to alleged sexual conduct with a minor. The 41-year-old representative, who has served the High Point and Guilford County area since 2015, made his resignation effective immediately, citing the need to focus on his defense against the accusations. Brockman faces two counts of statutory rape involving a child aged between 13 and 15, along with two counts of indecent liberties with a child, as detailed in court records. These charges stem from allegations that he engaged in sexual acts with a 15-year-old in August and attempted to contact the victim while they were hospitalized, reportedly trying to leverage his political status to obtain information about the victim’s whereabouts.
Brockman’s resignation follows mounting pressure from both sides of the political aisle, including calls from North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall, who indicated that the decision was in the best interest of both Brockman’s constituents and the integrity of the House. Hall noted that Brockman’s departure would prevent a complicated expulsion process and provide a sense of closure to what he termed a “troubling chapter.” The bipartisan consensus on the need for Brockman to resign reflects the gravity of the situation and the potential impact of the charges on public trust in elected officials. Brockman, who has been a member of various committees focused on education and appropriations, was first elected to the state House in 2014, making his fall from grace particularly striking in the context of his long-standing political career.
As Brockman navigates the legal challenges ahead, including a court hearing regarding a request to reduce his substantial bond of over $1 million, the case underscores broader issues of accountability and ethics within political leadership. His resignation not only highlights the serious nature of the allegations but also serves as a reminder of the responsibility that elected officials hold to their constituents and the community at large. The unfolding events will likely continue to attract attention as they raise critical questions about the intersection of politics and personal conduct, particularly in light of the serious nature of the charges against Brockman.
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North Carolina Democratic state lawmaker
resigned from his position after being charged with felonies tied to alleged sexual conduct with a minor.
The move from Rep. Cecil Brockman of High Point comes after he faced
bipartisan calls to resign
and a potential committee investigation, announced by North Carolina’s House speaker, into his alleged misconduct.
“I am currently facing criminal charges brought against me in Guilford County. Due to the seriousness of these accusations, I need to focus on my defense of these allegations,” Brockman, 41, said in a statement
obtained by WXII.
“As a result, I am unable to fulfill my duty and service to my constituents in Guilford County. As a result, I am resigning my position from the NC House of Representatives effective immediately.”
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North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall said Brockman’s decision “is the right thing to do for his constituents and for the North Carolina House of Representatives.”
“His departure spares the House from a difficult expulsion process and brings closure to this troubling chapter,” Hall added, according to WXII.
Brockman is facing two counts of statutory rape of a child between the ages of 13 and 15 and two counts of indecent liberties with a child, according to court records obtained by Fox News Digital.
A magistrate’s order said Brockman is accused of engaging in sex acts with a 15-year-old in August and is twice alleged to have committed and attempted to commit “a lewd and lascivious act” upon the juvenile, The Associated Press reported.
Court documents cited by WRAL indicate that Brockman attempted to contact the alleged victim while they were hospitalized and sought to “use his status to gain information on the whereabouts of the victim.”
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Brockman, who was first elected to the state House in 2014 and has served since 2015, represents portions of the High Point and Guilford County area. He has served on committees related to education and appropriations.
State House leaders from both parties and Democratic Gov. Josh Stein had called on Brockman to resign since his arrest three weeks ago.
The House clerk’s office on Friday received a letter signed by Brockman to resign effective immediately.
Records show Brockman remained in jail Friday on a bond of just over $1 million. A court hearing on a request by Brockman’s attorney to reduce the bond is scheduled for Monday.
Fox News Digital’s Stepheny Price and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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