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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Oklahoma City woman accuses ex-lawmaker of sexual misconduct

The Oklahoman/Gannett

An Oklahoma state lawmaker who resigned abruptly last week has been accused by an Oklahoma City lobbyist of touching her inappropriately during a New Year’s Eve party at her home.

Former first-term Democratic state Rep. Jose Cruz, 31, resigned from his House seat last week, issuing a statement in which he apologized for “exercising poor judgment and acting inappropriately during a gathering." He didn't elaborate on the details of his actions.

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