An Ohio state lawmaker who defended family values resigned last week after officials said he acknowledged engaging in “inappropriate behavior” with a person at his office, The New York Times writes.
The Republican lawmaker, 33-year old Wesley Goodman, was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives last year, as he campaigned on states’ rights, cutting the state budget and repealing the Affordable Care Act.
Goodman, who is married, promoted and campaigned for “the ideals of a loving father and mother” and “a committed natural marriage.” A series of reports alleged that for years Goodman had sought, or engaged in, consensual sexual encounters with men.
The Washington Post also reported on an allegation that Goodman had groped an 18-year-old college student in 2015.
Clifford A. Rosenberger, the speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, said in a statement that he learned about “inappropriate behavior” by Goodman on Tuesday and met with him, The Times adds. Goodman “acknowledged and confirmed the allegations,” which led to his resignation, the statement said.
“We all bring our own struggles and our own trials into public life. That has been true for me, and I sincerely regret that my actions and choices have kept me from serving my constituents and our state in a way that reflects the best ideals of public service. For those whom I have let down, I’m sorry.” Goodman said in a statement on Wednesday.
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