An Arizona lawmaker has resigned after he was accused of having sexual contact with a minor in 2019.
Republican Senate President Karen Fann and Democratic Leader Rebecca Rios issued a joint statement accepting the resignation of state Sen. Otoniel “Tony” Navarrete on Tuesday.
Navarrete, who could not be immediately reached for comment Wednesday, told The Associated Press that he"adamantly" denies"all allegations that have been made and will pursue all avenues in an effort to prove my innocence. In doing so, I will be focusing the vast majority of my time and energy on my defense.”
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