Judge sets $1.05M bond for NC Rep. Cecil Brockman in child sex case
A judge set a secured $1.05 million bond for North Carolina Rep. Cecil Brockman, who appeared remotely from a hospital bed after being accused in court documents of sex acts with a 15‑year‑old around Aug. 15 and related lewdness charges; a magistrate imposed a no‑contact order with the alleged victim. Prosecutors say Brockman met the minor via an online app in May and tried to track and contact the alleged victim — including via an app, by calling 911 and while hospitalized — and he declined to speak in court after consulting counsel; his next court date is set for Nov. 13. The North Carolina Democratic Party and multiple lawmakers have publicly called for his immediate resignation.
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đź“Ś Key Facts
- Judge Gordon Miller set a secured bond of $1.05 million for North Carolina Rep. Cecil Brockman.
- Jail records show Brockman remains in custody at the High Point Detention Center.
- A magistrate’s order alleges Brockman committed sex acts with a 15-year-old on or around Aug. 15 and includes two counts of committing/attempting a lewd and lascivious act.
- Prosecutors say the pair met in May through an online app and that Brockman tried to track or contact the alleged victim using an app, by calling 911, and by attempting to use his status to locate the victim; court papers also say he tried to contact the alleged victim while hospitalized.
- A no-contact order with the alleged victim was imposed under the magistrate’s order.
- Brockman appeared remotely from a hospital bed at the hearing; he attempted to make a statement but declined after consulting with counsel.
- The North Carolina Democratic Party and multiple lawmakers publicly called for Brockman’s immediate resignation.
- Brockman’s next court date is scheduled for Nov. 13 in Guilford County District Court.
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$1M bond set for legislator accused of sex crimes with 15-year-old
New information:
- Judge Gordon Miller set a secured bond of $1.05 million for Rep. Cecil Brockman.
- Brockman appeared remotely from a hospital bed; no reason for hospitalization was provided.
- DA Avery Crump alleged Brockman tried to track the 15-year-old via an app and by calling 911 and said they met in May through an online app.
- Magistrate’s order says the alleged crimes occurred on or around Aug. 15 and imposed a no-contact order with the alleged victim.
- Next court date set for November 13.
- Brockman attempted to make a statement in court but did not after consulting with counsel.
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.