National File first broke the story that Democrat State Senator Tony Navarrete has finally resigned. This comes after he was charged with felony child molestation.
“BREAKING: Democrat Tony Navarrete has resigned as an Arizona Senator following six days of outcry, after he was arrested last week on the sexual molestation of two teenage boys”
Arizona State Senator Wendy Rogers (R), who has been at the forefront of the Arizona election integrity push, hailed the news. This comes on the same day that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo resigned as well, for sexual harassment allegations against at least 11 women.
“I am glad that former senator Navarette has resigned from the prestigious Arizona Senate. We do not tolerate that kind of despicable behavior & I pray for those who were affected by why he did. We must have basic moral & legal standards & hold people accountable. #ProtectOurKids“
(The Freedom Times) AZ Democrat Senator Resigns After Being Accused Of Child Molestation, Sen. Wendy Rogers Reacts
Many Arizona politicians had called on Navarrete to resign from both sides of the isle. State Senator Wendy Rogers (R), retired Lt. Col. USAF pilot, said he must resign ‘ASAP,’ and children must be protected ‘from evil like this’. Sen. Rogers also reacted on Tuesday after Navarette resigned from the Senate. ‘I am glad that former senator Navarette has resigned from the prestigious Arizona Senate. We do not tolerate that kind of despicable behavior & I pray for those who were affected by why he did. We must have basic moral & legal standards & hold people accountable. #ProtectOurKids’ she wrote.