North Carolina Rep. Cecil Brockman Resigns Amid Child Sex Crime Charges Following Expulsion Efforts

North Carolina Representative Cecil Brockman, who has served Guilford County since 2015, resigned amid charges of child sex offenses including statutory rape and indecent liberties with a 15-year-old. His resignation came shortly after the North Carolina House Speaker formed a bipartisan committee to investigate and potentially expel him from the legislature, a process that had not been initiated since 2008 for another representative. Brockman stated in his resignation letter that he needed to focus on his defense and could no longer fulfill his duties as a representative. His resignation has been widely supported by leaders across parties, including his own Democratic party and Governor Josh Stein. Brockman remains in custody with a secured bond exceeding one million dollars, with ongoing legal motions regarding his bond amount. The Guilford County Democratic Party will select his successor, subject to administrative approval by the governor.