NC Rep. Cecil Brockman charged with sex crimes
North Carolina Democratic Rep. Cecil Brockman has been charged with sex crimes, accused of engaging in sex acts with a 15-year-old in August and of committing or attempting two lewd and lascivious acts; he is being held without bond at the High Point Detention Center. Court documents allege he tried to contact the alleged victim while hospitalized and sought to use his status to find the victim’s location; the state Democratic Party and multiple lawmakers are calling for his immediate resignation, and his next court appearance is set for Thursday in Guilford County District Court.
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📌 Key Facts
- North Carolina state Rep. Cecil Brockman has been charged with alleged sex crimes involving a 15-year-old.
- A magistrate’s order alleges Brockman engaged in sex acts with a 15-year-old in August and committed or attempted two lewd and lascivious acts.
- Court documents cited by WRAL say Brockman tried to contact the alleged victim while hospitalized and sought to use his status to locate the victim.
- Brockman is being held without bond at the High Point Detention Center, according to jail records.
- The North Carolina Democratic Party and multiple lawmakers — including Rep. Bryan Cohn, House Minority Leader Robert Reives and House Majority Leader Brenden Jones — have publicly called for his immediate resignation.
- Brockman’s next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday in Guilford County District Court.
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Democratic lawmaker hit with child sex charges, calls grow for immediate resignation
New information:
- Brockman is being held without bond at the High Point Detention Center; jail records confirm he remains in custody.
- Magistrate’s order alleges sex acts with a 15-year-old in August and two instances of committing/attempting a lewd and lascivious act.
- WRAL-cited court documents say Brockman tried to contact the alleged victim while hospitalized and sought to use his status to find the victim’s location.
- North Carolina Democratic Party issued a formal statement calling for his immediate resignation; multiple lawmakers (Rep. Bryan Cohn, House Minority Leader Robert Reives, House Majority Leader Brenden Jones) publicly urged him to resign.
- His next court appearance is scheduled for Thursday in Guilford County District Court.