Mississippi state Rep. Douglas McLeod. By Deanna Paul Deanna Paul Reporter covering national and breaking news Email Bio Follow May 22 at 9:57 AM Mississippi lawmakers are calling for state Rep. Douglas McLeod’s resignation amid allegations of domestic violence.
According to an investigative report reviewed by the Sun Herald, members of the George County Sheriff’s Department arrived at the McLeod home around 9 p.m. Saturday after receiving a call about an assault. Deputies were met by McLeod who, the Herald said, was stumbling, speaking with slurred speech and holding an alcoholic beverage.
McLeod, who did not return a request for comment, was taken into police custody Saturday evening and charged with a domestic violence-related misdemeanor. In response to his arrest, Mississippi officials — Democrats and Republicans — asked the state representative to step down.Mississippi House Speaker Philip Gunn made a similar statement Tuesday, requesting that McLeod vacate the position “if in fact, these allegations are true,” the Herald reported.The state’s Republican Party chairman, Lucien Smith, called for McLeod to “resign immediately,” if the allegations are true, the Clarion Ledger reported.
“Violence in any relationship is unacceptable, and I condemn this conduct in the strongest possible terms,” he said in a statement Tuesday night.GOP Senate committee stakes its claim in race to woo Michigan’s John JamesWarren’s ambitious agenda relies on a massive wealth tax that the rich may evade
Why don’t they have The Virginia Democrats have their Governor, Lt Governor resign!!!!!
Seems to fit right in with the current Republican Party.
Good hold him accountable!!! So when Do we see action towards TRUMP for Accountability?
No surprise the GOP has no respect for women.
We know that the $21.00 viagra only keeps his boner for 3.5 hrs so the fact that she was trying to seduce him with a slow clothing removal is not his fault. He should be applauded for wanting to make love to his legally wedded women wife. His state will understand his needs.
Another supposed bible thumping christian I would assume
It looks like a large head was photoshopped onto a tiny body.
You all are such hypocrites! You turn a blind eye when a dem has domestic violence. What a joke
As they should! This man is unfit to serve in the US Congress.
If he is a violent man then he needs to resign. Now let’s get Kieth Ellison resigned because we have pictures of his violence.
He’ll suddenly find Jesus and will be re-elected in a landslide.
Republicans are violence
Discussing, 🤔
Why is it a misdemeanor to beat your wife but a harsher charge to assault a stranger? Makes no sense!
Let us know when he is convicted
He should follow the example of democrats and just stay in office.
Should be discussing his incarceration.
Go to jail
Following his leader?
Jrlvr88 Is he a law maker or law breaker?
He’ll claim he was trying to stop her from getting an abortion.
I’ll admit he should resign when the looney left admits Northam should go too. Racism = bad. Sexual assault = bad. This should be a simple thing to come together on
here comes the If Truthers
typical behaviour of GOP
Mississippi....
He reminds me of this guy.
Really? They're not discussing giving him the Medal of Freedom? How unlike the GOP.
Donald will appoint him to a position in health and services.
Sounds like it's time for someone to resign?
Narrator: he would not
Resignation, or promotion?
Not surprising, not anymore.
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