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NC Rep. Cecil Brockman Resigns Amid Sex Crime Allegations
Cecil Brockman resigned after arrest on multiple child sex crime charges involving a 15-year-old, with a $1 million bond and an ongoing investigation committee.
- On November 2, 2025, North Carolina State Rep. Cecil Brockman resigned from the General Assembly, submitting an immediate resignation letter to the House clerk with effect from that day.
- Arrested Oct. 8, Cecil Brockman faced mounting calls to resign from North Carolina party leaders and Gov. Josh Stein, saying he needed to focus on his defense given the allegations.
- Charged with two counts each of statutory sexual offense and indecent liberties, Brockman's case includes alleged digital evidence of 14 videos and attempted contact with the 15-year-old, prosecutors say.
- Republican House Speaker Destin Hall announced a bipartisan 12-member committee to investigate the charges, and Brockman was removed from House committees before resigning Friday.
- Democratic officials in Guilford County will appoint a successor to finish the term through 2026, while Brockman remains jailed on bond over $1 million with hearings Monday and Thursday next week.
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NC lawmaker accused of sex crimes resigns from state House
RALEIGH — A North Carolina state lawmaker accused by authorities of sex-related crimes involving a 15-year-old resigned his legislative seat on Friday. His departure came just after the House speaker announced a committee to investigate his alleged misconduct.
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The Center SquareEmbattled Brockman resigns from House
(The Center Square) – Rep. Cecil Brockman, the embattled sixth-term Democrat from Guilford County in the North Carolina House of Representatives, late Friday announced his resignation.
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