Indiana county commissioner John Jessup won re-election while on house arrest, but will not be able to serve in office

Summary

John Jessup, a Republican politician in Indiana, pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault and must resign from his position as county commissioner.

Despite winning re-election while under house arrest, Jessup’s conviction disqualifies him from serving in office.

The local Republican party will arrange a caucus to fill his position once his resignation takes effect.

  • floofloof@lemmy.caEnglish
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    2 days ago

    Pretty much everyone is. The Supreme Court basically ruled that laws don’t apply to the President.