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North Carolina lawmaker accused of sex crimes resigns from state House
Cecil Brockman resigned after arrest on multiple child sex crime charges, ending a decade-long legislative career amid bipartisan calls and pending expulsion proceedings.
- On Friday, Democratic state Rep. Cecil Brockman resigned, submitting a letter delivered by legislative aide Drew Gibson saying he must focus on his defense and cannot represent constituents.
- After his Oct. 8 arrest, Brockman was charged with two counts of statutory sex offense with a child and two counts of indecent liberties, and House Speaker Destin Hall announced a bipartisan House investigative committee before Brockman's resignation Friday.
- Records show Brockman remained jailed on over $1 million bond, with a bond-reduction hearing set for Monday.
- Local Guilford County Democrats will meet Nov. 15 to nominate a replacement, and state law directs the governor to appoint the party's nominee, affecting the Republican-controlled North Carolina House's veto override chances.
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Purple State Democrat Resigns In Disgrace After Getting Caught Committing Horrific Crime Against Little Kid - The American Tribune.com
North Carolina may have redistricted in a big win for Trump and Republicans heading into 2026, but the state still has its fair share of awful Democrats, namely Rep. Cecil Brockman of High Point, a far-left state representative. Brockman has been charged with felonies tied to his alleged taking advantage of a minor. As background, the news of Brockman’s conduct and charges broke in mid-October, and went viral on X thanks to the Libs of TikTok ac…
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