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politics2 years ago

GOP faces challenges in addressing sexual misconduct in Texas House.

Former Texas state Rep. Bryan Slaton, a self-described “bold and brave Christian-Conservative,” has resigned and been expelled from the House after a report detailed his inappropriate sexual conduct with a 19-year-old legislative aide who worked in his Capitol office. Slaton's hypocrisy has cast a harsher light on Republican-led efforts to crack down on supposedly grooming-related activities, including drag performances, gender-affirming care for transgender minors and classroom discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity. LGBTQ advocates are pointing to Slaton to redirect attacks back on the GOP, saying conservative Republicans were so busy policing drag artists and transgender Texans that they missed abuse — and so-called “grooming behavior” — by one of their own.

via The Texas Tribune|
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politics2 years ago

"Texas House Expels Rep. Bryan Slaton for Sexual Misconduct"

The Texas House of Representatives has voted unanimously to expel Republican lawmaker Bryan Slaton over allegations of sexual misconduct with a 19-year-old aide. Slaton resigned from his seat a day ahead of the vote. The House’s general investigating committee released a report accusing Slaton of engaging in disorderly conduct, including harassment, serving alcohol to someone underage, and abusing his position. The investigation was launched in April after a 21-year-old legislative intern and two 19-year-old aides filed complaints accusing Slaton of sexual harassment and retaliation.

via The Washington Post|
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politics2 years ago

"Texas House Takes Action Against Sexual Misconduct in Politics"

The Texas House voted unanimously to expel Rep. Bryan Slaton after an investigation found he engaged in inappropriate workplace conduct by having sexual intercourse with a 19-year-old legislative aide who works in his office. Slaton also provided alcohol to an underaged person and tried to intimidate the aide against discussing their encounter with others. Slaton resigned on Monday, but the vote to expel him solidifies his ouster. He is the first House representative expelled in a member vote since 1927.

via Austin American-Statesman|
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politics2 years ago

"Texas House Takes Action Against Misconduct by Lawmakers"

The Texas House unanimously voted to expel Bryan Slaton, a Republican member, after an internal investigation found that he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old aide. Slaton submitted his resignation on Monday, but the House proceeded with the vote to prevent him from receiving benefits of office until a successor is qualified. Slaton's expulsion is the first in the Texas Legislature since 1927. He was a prominent anti-LGBTQ lawmaker who had called for a blanket ban on minors at drag shows and proposed giving per-child tax credits to married, heterosexual couples while excluding LGBTQ or divorced people.

via The Texas Tribune|
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politics2 years ago

Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Texas state representative Bryan Slaton, a Republican, resigned after an investigation found he had sex with a 19-year-old aide and supplied her with alcohol. The House committee unanimously recommended his expulsion, and the House planned to vote on a resolution expelling him from office. Slaton was one of the staunchest critics of drag shows and trans rights. Between 2017 and 2021, at least 120 state lawmakers across 41 states faced public allegations of sexual misconduct or harassment.

via New York Post |
#bryan-slaton#expulsion#politics
politics2 years ago

Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations.

Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton, a Republican, resigned from his position after an investigation committee found he violated multiple rules by providing alcohol to and having sexual intercourse with a 19-year-old member of his staff. The committee recommended his expulsion, which was scheduled for a vote the day after his resignation. Slaton was known for his conservative views and opposition to transgender rights. The House last expelled a member in 1927.

via USA TODAY|
#bryan-slaton#house-of-representatives#politics
politics2 years ago

Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations and Possible Expulsion.

Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton resigned from office after a House investigating committee determined that he violated multiple chamber rules by providing alcohol to and having sexual intercourse with a 19-year-old member of his staff. The committee recommended his expulsion, and Slaton's resignation came a day before House members were scheduled to vote on the recommendation. Slaton's resignation letter did not address the findings against him.

via Austin American-Statesman|
#bryan-slaton#house-of-representatives#politics
politics2 years ago

Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton Resigns Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations and Possible Expulsion.

Texas State Representative Bryan Slaton has resigned from the Texas House after an investigative panel found he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old woman on his staff. The House General Investigative Committee recommended that Slaton be the first state representative expelled from the body since 1927. Slaton, who is married, is among the most socially conservative lawmakers in the chamber and has been one of the loudest voices this session for cracking down on drag shows. Calls for his resignation began to grow soon after the committee report was provided to House members while they were meeting Saturday.

via KXAN.com|
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politics2 years ago

Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton Resigns Before Expulsion Vote Over Sexual Misconduct.

Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton has resigned from his position after an investigation found that he had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 19-year-old woman on his staff. The House General Investigative Committee recommended that Slaton be expelled from the body, and a planned Tuesday vote on a House resolution expelling him from office may still take place. Slaton's resignation comes after pressure mounted on him to step down, with even some of his closest supporters revoking their endorsement.

via The Texas Tribune|
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politics2 years ago

Texas House Committee Recommends Expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton for Sexual Misconduct

A Texas legislative committee has recommended the expulsion of Republican lawmaker Bryan Slaton for sexual misconduct with a 19-year-old intern. The committee report found that Slaton had abused his position of power, given alcohol to a minor, violated employment laws, and engaged in harassment. Slaton has not expressed regret or remorse for his conduct, and the committee unanimously recommended his expulsion. A two-thirds vote from the 150 House members is required for expulsion, and a resolution calling for Slaton's expulsion is expected next week.

via Business Insider|
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politics2 years ago

Texas House Committee Recommends Expulsion of Rep. Bryan Slaton for Sexual Misconduct

A Texas House panel has unanimously recommended the expulsion of Republican state Rep. Bryan Slaton after finding that he engaged in "inappropriate sexual conduct" with a 19-year-old aide who worked for him. The panel found that Slaton had "acted systematically to influence that subordinate and multiple witnesses and obstruct the investigation into the matter." The House will vote on Tuesday whether to remove Slaton, which would require support from two-thirds of the 150-member chamber. Slaton is known for pushing politically extreme, attention-grabbing bills, such as one calling for Texas to secede.

via Houston Chronicle |
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politics2 years ago

Texas House committee recommends expulsion of Rep. Slaton.

The House Committee on General Investigating has recommended the expulsion of Texas state Rep. Bryan Slaton, a Republican, after finding that he engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a subordinate. The committee found that Slaton provided alcohol to a 19-year-old woman and then acted systematically to influence her and multiple witnesses to obstruct the investigation. Slaton has declined to comment on the allegations. The committee also is believed to be looking into claims that Rep. Jolanda Jones, a Houston Democrat, created an “abusive and hostile” work environment in her office.

via KXAN.com|
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politics2 years ago

Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton faces expulsion recommendation from House committee.

A Texas House committee has recommended the expulsion of Republican state Rep. Bryan Slaton after finding that he engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct with a subordinate, then acted to thwart an investigation into the matter. The decision to remove Slaton will ultimately be up to the full House; the Texas Constitution allows members to be expelled with a two-thirds vote of the chamber. Slaton is known as one of the most conservative members in the chamber, frequently rankling House leaders.

via The Texas Tribune|
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politics2 years ago

Texas GOP Lawmaker Accused of Providing Alcohol and Inappropriate Behavior with Intern

Texas State Rep. Bryan Slaton, a Republican, is facing allegations of having an inappropriate relationship with a 20-year-old Capitol intern. Slaton is accused of inviting the intern to his Austin apartment and providing her with alcohol. The complaint has been forwarded to the Texas House General Investigating Committee. Two fellow Republicans have called for Slaton's resignation. Slaton has not responded to requests for comment, but has hired a criminal defense attorney.

via The Dallas Morning News|
#bryan-slaton#gop#misconduct
politics2 years ago

Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton faces allegations of inappropriate relationship with intern and possible investigation.

Two Texas state lawmakers, including a member of the conservative Texas House Freedom Caucus, have called for the resignation of Rep. Bryan Slaton after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a Capitol intern. Slaton, one of the most socially conservative members of the Legislature, is being investigated after a legislative staffer made a complaint to the House General Investigating Committee. Slaton's attorney called the allegations outrageous and false. House Speaker Dade Phelan has promised a "swift and thorough" handling of the complaint.

via The Texas Tribune|
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