Republican who won county seat pleads guilty to sexual assault of daughter
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John Jessup to resign as commissioner in Hancock, Indiana, and faces prison after guilty plea over incident in Las Vegas

Summary

John Jessup, a Republican politician in Indiana, pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault and must resign from his position as county commissioner.

Despite winning re-election while under house arrest, Jessup’s conviction disqualifies him from serving in office.

The local Republican party will arrange a caucus to fill his position once his resignation takes effect.

    • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
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      1 month ago

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    • stoly@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

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