Texas lawmaker resigns ahead of misconduct expulsion vote
1 year, 7 months ago

Texas lawmaker resigns ahead of misconduct expulsion vote

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — A Republican Texas state lawmaker resigned Monday ahead of an expected vote to expel him after an investigation found he had inappropriate sexual conduct with a 19-year-old intern. Rep. Bryan Slaton, 45, had faced mounting calls from the state Republican party and conservative groups to resign after the House investigation determined last week that he gave the intern and another young staffer alcohol at his home, had sex with the intern after she was intoxicated, and later showed her a threatening email but said everything would be fine if the incident was kept quiet. Slaton also asked a fellow lawmaker to keep his behavior secret, the House General Investigating Committee report noted. “The misconduct described in the General Investigative Committee Report should never be tolerated and is proper grounds for expulsion,” party officials said in a statement.

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Texas panel says lawmaker should be expelled for misconduct
1 year, 7 months ago

Texas panel says lawmaker should be expelled for misconduct

Associated Press  

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Texas House investigating committee issues four subpoenas, days after allegations against GOP's Bryan Slaton emerge
1 year, 8 months ago

Texas House investigating committee issues four subpoenas, days after allegations against GOP's Bryan Slaton emerge

Raw Story  

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