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Democratic Lawmaker Faces Calls to Resign After Child Sex-Crime Charges

Democratic Lawmaker Faces Calls to Resign After Child Sex-Crime Charges

Summary

North Carolina state Representative Cecil Brockman was arrested on charges related to sex crimes involving a 15-year-old. He faces serious legal charges and is being held without bond. Both Democratic and Republican leaders are asking him to resign.

Key Facts

  • Cecil Brockman is a state representative from North Carolina.
  • He was arrested on charges involving a 15-year-old.
  • The charges include statutory sexual offenses and taking indecent liberties with a child.
  • Brockman is currently held without bond at High Point Jail.
  • His court appearance was scheduled for later the same day he was reported held.
  • Both Democratic and Republican party leaders have called for his resignation.

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