**North Carolina Democratic Lawmaker Resigns Amid Felony Charges Related to Alleged Sexual Conduct with Minor**
A North Carolina Democratic state lawmaker has resigned following felony charges connected to alleged sexual conduct with a minor. Rep. Cecil Brockman of High Point stepped down after facing bipartisan calls for his resignation and the announcement of a potential committee investigation into his alleged misconduct by North Carolina’s House Speaker.
“I am currently facing criminal charges brought against me in Guilford County. Due to the seriousness of these accusations, I need to focus on my defense of these allegations,” Brockman, 41, said in a statement obtained by WXII. “As a result, I am unable to fulfill my duty and service to my constituents in Guilford County. As a result, I am resigning my position from the NC House of Representatives effective immediately.”
North Carolina House Speaker Destin Hall commented on Brockman’s resignation, stating, “His decision is the right thing to do for his constituents and for the North Carolina House of Representatives. His departure spares the House from a difficult expulsion process and brings closure to this troubling chapter,” according to WXII.
Court records obtained by Fox News Digital reveal that Brockman is facing two counts of statutory rape of a child between the ages of 13 and 15, as well as two counts of indecent liberties with a child.
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