A Democrat state lawmaker in Arizona has resigned following a report on allegations concerning sexual misconduct several years ago at a college based in Washington, D.C.
State Rep. Jevin Hodge submitted his letter of resignation on Tuesday, less than two months after he was appointed to the role.
“We have accepted Representative Hodge’s resignation, which he offered in good faith and out of respect for our caucus, and we are prepared to move forward with the important business of the state,” House Minority Leader Lupe Contreras (D) said in a statement.
The Arizona Republic reported on Monday that Hodge was accused by a woman of unwanted sexual contact during what began as a consensual encounter in 2015 while he was a student at George Washington University (GWU).
A GWU hearing board found Hodge to be in violation of conduct policies against sexual violence and misconduct in 2016…
