Arizona state lawmaker resigns after arrest on child sexual abuse charges
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Democratic Arizona state Sen. Otoniel "Tony" Navarrete resigned on Tuesday in the face of multiple felony charges in connection with allegedly sexually abusing a child.
"This was the right thing to do considering the serious allegations," Arizona Senate President Karen Fann and Minority Leader Rebecca Rios said in a joint statement announcing Navarrete's resignation. State lawmakers from both parties and GOP Gov. Doug Ducey had called for Navarrete to leave office afer he was arrested and jailed earlier this month on seven felony charges, including sexual contact with a minor, child molestation and attempted sexual contact with a minor.More Related News