Republican Criminal Abusive Behavior Scandals

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  • Russ CaseyRuss CaseyFmr. Justice of the Peace
       
    5/16/17
    Coerced a subordinate into giving him oral sex multiple times -- once while he wore his black judge's robe -- and to have sex with him two times and would lash out her as a “horrible court manager” if she ever refused his advances, which she didn't do often because he was her boss, while being married the entire time
    According to a federal civil lawsuit filed by the alleged victim
  • Antonio Sabàto Jr.Antonio Sabàto Jr.Fmr. U.S. Rep Nominee [R-CA]
       
    5/15/17
    Ingested excessively more prescription drugs than his doctor prescribed and quickly became dependent on them and also admitted to his partner that he previously used crystal meth before they began seeing each other
    According to divorce proceeding documents reported by major outlets
  • Richard ImpallariaRichard ImpallariaFmr. State Representative
       
    4/25/17
    Was observed exiting a restaurant and bar and getting into his illegally parked vehicle by police who arrested him after they determined he was under the influence of alcohol
    According to charging documents filed by local officials
  • Dan KirbyDan KirbyFmr. State Representative
       
    12/23/16
    Routinely pestered his legal assistant -- who was thirty years younger than him -- to text topless photos of herself and go with him to a local strip club which she did presumably because she was afraid of losing her job and then fired her after she reported his harassment
    According to reports by local and state media
  • Donald TrumpDonald Trump45th U.S. PresidentTwitter iconFacebook iconInstagram iconTikTok iconYouTube iconTruthSocial icon162.3m
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    10/17/16
    Sexually assaulted his wife Ivana Trump -- 16 months since the last time they had sex -- in a way she later described to her friends as "rape" because he blamed her for painful side effects from a plastic surgery procedure she recommended he undertake to help cover his baldness
    According to a sworn court deposition by Ivana Trump although friends said she described it to them as such right after it happened
    10/17/16
    Violently yanked out a fistful of Ivana Trump's hair because she recommended a plastic surgeon to remove a bald spot in a procedure that he did not know would be painful
    According to a sworn court deposition by Ivana Trump
  • Brandon PhillipsBrandon PhillipsMike Collins Chief of Staff
       
    9/27/16
    Pointed his gun at an unarmed woman who knocked on his door and was ordered to go to counseling if he wanted his charges dropped
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Vance PhillipsFmr. County Commissioner
       
    9/27/16
    Coerced an 18-year-old young woman who was only 16 when they first met and 30 years younger than him into a monthslong sexual relationship where she was compelled to participate in bondage fetishes of his that included using ropes, clamps, chains and sex toys that she did not willingly consent to and then threatened her with "a world of hurt" if she ever rebuffed his incessant advances
    According to a lawsuit filed by the alleged victim
  • Anthony SilvaAnthony SilvaFmr. Mayor [R-CA]
       
    8/04/16
    Gave alcohol to underage male camp counselors as young as 16-years-old and also filmed and photographed many of the boys getting completely naked as they played strip poker in his bedroom
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • John OremFmr. Sheriff Candidate
       
    8/02/16
    Overdosed on heroin twice in a twelve-hour timespan and was administered a drug to reverse their effects both times
    According to court records reported by local media
  • Roger AilesRoger AilesFmr. Fox News CEO
       
    7/29/16
    Coerced top Fox News staffer Laurie Luhn -- who was 22 years younger than him -- into starting an abusive sexual relationship while he was still married that lasted 20+ years and used the threat to release a videotape he made of her dancing in lingerie to help maintain psychological control
    According to an investigative report by New York Magazine who read a confidential $3.15MM settlement Fox News paid
  • Jeremy DurhamJeremy DurhamFmr. State Representative
       
    7/13/16
    Had sex with a 20-year-old college student in his government office after drunkenly texting her that he'd like to see her "naked around midnight" and enticing her with a cooler full of beer and later had sex with her in his own home while also being married
    According to a report from the Tennessee Attorney General
  • Terry BurtonTerry BurtonFmr. State Senator [R-MS]
       
    5/18/16
    Crashed his car into a stop sign after drinking multiple alcoholic beverages inside a VIP tent at a concert and was found to have a BAC of .10 when police arrived
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Jeremy DurhamJeremy DurhamFmr. State Representative
       
    12/09/15
    Illegally attempted to get an Adderall prescription by altering the refill date without permission from his doctor
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Mark FullerMark FullerFmr. Federal Judge [R]
       
    9/05/15
    Physically abused his wife at least eight separate times over a period of time ranging from when they were dating to the final assault that happened in a Ritz-Carlton hotel which resulted in his arrest
    According to a report conducted by federal officials submitted to Congress
  • Bill O'ReillyBill O'ReillyFmr. Fox News HostTwitter iconFacebook iconYouTube iconInstagram iconRumble icon6.5m
    5/21/15
    Allegedly choked his then-wife Maureen McPhilmy and dragged her down the stairs by her neck during an argument witnessed by his daughter
    According to allegations made by O'Reilly's daughter in court filings during his divorce proceedings
  • James ComerJames ComerU.S. Representative [R-KY]Facebook iconTwitter iconInstagram icon141k
    5/05/15
    Physically abused his college girlfriend by grabbing her wrists so hard they would bruise and emotionally abused her by controlling many aspects of her life and demanding to approve of anyone she interacted with
    According to an exclusive interview of the alleged victim by The Courier-Journal
  • Bryce MarlattBryce MarlattFmr. State Senator [R-OK]
       
    12/03/14
    Passed out in his GMC pickup with his head against the steering wheel and the truck still in gear at 3am and reeked of alcohol when police arrived who then woke him up and took him into custody
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Michelle MacDonaldMichelle MacDonaldFmr. Justice Nominee [R-MN]
       
    11/12/14
    Rebuffed police commands to exit her vehicle and refused to submit to a breathalyzer and field sobriety test after getting pulled over for speeding and suspicion of driving under the influence and lied about being a "reserve cop" to the arresting officer in an attempt to get out of trouble
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • John CouchJohn CouchFmr. Mayor Candidate [R-IN]
       
    10/27/14
    Trailed and harassed Democratic state rep Karlee Macer at least six times and sent a number of threatening emails and calls to her personal cellphone over a six-month period including one time when he approached her at the tax services center he worked at to let her know he "knew everything" about her
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Matt McCulloughMatt McCulloughFmr. State Sen. Nominee
       
    10/20/14
    Drunkenly “grabbed and squeezed” a strip club employee's chest without her consent and then refused to leave after police ordered him to
    According to a police report filed by local officials and first reported on by LevittownNow.com
  • Jack StickFmr. Conservative Lawyer
       
    9/28/14
    Drove erratically and was pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence, argued with the officer and refused to submit to a breathalyzer or field sobriety tests upon which he was arrested for drunk driving
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Mark FullerMark FullerFmr. Federal Judge [R]
       
    9/18/14
    Struck his wife multiple times in the face, yanked her hair and threw her to the ground where he dragged and kicked her after she confronted him over an affair he was having with a law clerk during a fight inside their hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Dustin JohnsonDustin JohnsonProfessional Golfer
       
    8/01/14
    Tested positive for cocaine on two separate occasions resulting in a six-month suspension in 2012 and a leave of absence in 2014
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Donald SterlingDonald SterlingConservative Businessman [R]
       
    6/03/14
    Coerced an assistant who was decades younger than him into having sex over a yearslong period by threatening to withhold her paycheck if she ever refused his advances, subjected her to a "steady stream of racially and sexually offensive comments" and fired her when she eventually stood up to him while also being married
    According to a civil lawsuit filed by the alleged victim
  • Chad AlexanderFmr. Oklahoma GOP Chair
       
    5/15/14
    Had three grams of cocaine and illicit prescription drugs in his possession when he was pulled over for a routine traffic stop
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Dane EagleDane EagleFmr. State Representative
       
    4/23/14
    Ran a stoplight and nearly crashed into a curb after he departed a Taco Bell at 2am, stumbled while getting out of his car and refused to submit to a field sobriety test after the police officer smelled a strong odor of alcohol on him and inside the car
    According to a video of his arrest exclusively obtained by a local newspaper
  • Matt GaetzMatt GaetzTrump Attorney General NomineeInstagram iconFacebook iconTruthSocial icon1.8m
    Instagram iconFacebook iconTruthSocial icon1.8mLauded by Trump
    2/18/14
    Had a difficult time handing his license and registration to police officers after getting pulled over for speeding, couldn't stand upright without swaying and refused field sobriety and breathalyzer tests upon which he was arrested
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Thad ViersThad ViersFmr. State Representative
       
    1/09/14
    Inundated his ex-girlfriend with so many calls, texts and emails after they broke up that she compiled them all into a three-ring binder and reported him to the police and continued to harass her even after a detective visited him and told him to stop contacting her
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Rick RenziRick RenziFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    10/28/13
    Strongarmed leaders of a copper mining company into purchasing a large tract of land from a business associate who owed him money in exchange for him sponsoring legislation that would be favorable to the company, even once explicitly telling those involved "no Sandlin Property, no bill" and then failed to pay taxes on the $733,000 he received from the sale once the deal went through
    According to charging documents filed by federal officials
  • Chuck SimsChuck SimsFmr. State Representative
       
    7/19/13
    Came to a complete stop roughly 30 yards before a green traffic light at 1:45am, swerved in and out of his lane, was observed acting "confused" by police after getting pulled over and refused to take a breathalyzer test upon which he was arrested
    According to charging documents filed by local police
    Swerved in and out of his lane just before midnight and then refused to submit to a breathalyzer test when police pulled him over which resulted in his arrest
    According to charging documents filed by local police
    Handed the wrong ID to the officer who stopped him on suspicion of DUI, slurred his speech, acted "very scared and nervous" and was found to have a BAC of .105 after he submitted to a breathalyzer test
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Rob PorterRob PorterWhite House Staff SecretaryLauded by Trump
    2/08/13
    Yanked his wife Jennifer Willoughby out of the shower by her neck and shoulders and violently screamed at her while she tried to get out of his grasp
    According to her account in an interview with FBI agents conducting a background check on Porter
  • Curry ToddCurry ToddFmr. State Representative
       
    1/18/13
    Failed a field sobriety test and refused to submit to a breathalyzer test after being pulled over by police for a suspected DUI upon which they also found a loaded handgun lodged between the driver seat and center console
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Mike CrapoMike CrapoU.S. Senator [R-ID]Twitter iconFacebook icon159k
    1/04/13
    Ran a red light and then told the officer who pulled him over that he had drank "several shots of vodka" that evening, failed multiple field sobriety tests and submitted to a breathalyzer test which found he had a BAC of .14%
    According to a police report filed by local authorities
  • David SwartzDavid SwartzFmr. County Commissioner
       
    11/27/12
    Illegally contacted an underage victim he sexual assaulted mere months after his release from prison which violated the terms of his parole resulting in him being sent back to prison for an additional three months
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • John McGeeJohn McGeeFmr. State Senator [R-ID]
       
    11/01/12
    Locked a female staffer in his office and unsuccessfully tried to get her to have sex with him while also being married with two children
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • William LewisWilliam LewisFmr. Radio Host
       
    8/30/12
    Sprayed his wife's entire body with a can of disinfectant and then threw the can at her face which required her to get stitches at a local hospital
    According to a police report filed by local officials
    8/29/12
    Choked his wife from behind, raced to snatch her cell phone before she could grab it to call for help and vaguely threatened her with violence if she called the police all in front of their two young children
    According to arrest records reported by local police
  • Randy RameyState Representative [R-IL]
       
    9/26/11
    Swerved in and out of his lane on a dark country road around 2am before getting pulled over and then submitted to a breathalyzer test that found he had a BAC over twice the legal limit
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Bernard MolloyFmr. Political Aide [R-NY]
       
    9/19/11
    Was involved in a minor traffic accident while driving under the influence of alcohol and was arrested when police arrived at the scene
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
    Weaved through traffic lanes and had a BAC more than twice the legal limit after submitting to a breathalyzer test
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Todd PooleFmr. Ted Budd Political Aide
       
    8/16/11
    Nearly crashed into oncoming traffic during an illegal left turn and was arrested after refusing a breathalyzer because police observed he had "red, glassy eyes and a strong odor of alcohol" and slurred speech
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • John McGeeJohn McGeeFmr. State Senator [R-ID]
       
    6/19/11
    Stole a truck with an attached 20ft travel trailer around 3am, got stuck in a resident's driveway when he unsuccessfully attempted to turn around and then passed out inside the truck until police arrived and found him to have a BAC of .15
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Jack Tarpley Camp JrJack Tarpley Camp JrFmr. Federal Judge [R]
       
    10/05/10
    Frequently paid to have sex with a stripper he also snorted cocaine and abused prescription opioids with who happened to be a confidential informant while also being married
    According to charging documents filed by federal officials
  • Phil HermansonPhil HermansonFmr. State Representative
       
    7/09/10
    Crashed into a car stopped at a red light so forcefully that it totaled the car and required both occupants to go to the hospital while under the influence of alcohol and prescription drugs and refused a breathalyzer test which resulted in his arrest
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • John ChartierJohn ChartierFmr. County Treasurer [R-NV]
       
    5/26/10
    Had his longtime friend murder his ex-wife and her father at their home out of a bitter custody dispute over their young son in which she planned to move out of the state away from him but unfortunately was too late
    According to a jury who found him guilty of murder
  • Roy AshburnRoy AshburnFmr. State Senator [R-CA]
       
    3/19/10
    Drove his taxpayer owned vehicle erratically in the middle of two lanes, needlessly applied his brakes multiple times and idled at a stop sign for roughly one minute while no cross traffic from either direction approached after he left a popular gay bar he had been drinking at -- while also being a vocal opponent of gay rights -- after which police pulled him over around 2am and arrested him
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Ron StephensRon StephensFmr. State Representative
       
    3/16/10
    Crossed over the center line and ran into the curb and smelled of alcohol, slurred his speech and had glassy eyes when police pulled him over
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Sheldon KillpackFmr. State Senator [R-UT]
       
    1/15/10
    Swerved in and out of his lane, reportedly "performed poorly" on his field sobriety tests and refused to take a breathalyzer after police reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol on his breath
    According to an arrest report filed by local police
  • Steve NunnSteve NunnFmr. State Representative
       
    9/15/09
    Intentionally shot and killed his former fiancé months after she sought and received a protective restraining order against him
    According to charging documents filed by local officials
  • Dustin JohnsonDustin JohnsonProfessional Golfer
       
    6/05/09
    Drove in a way that state police pulled him over on suspicion of drunk driving around 1am, failed a field sobriety test and was found to have a BAC of over twice the legal limit
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Matthew LeveridgeMatthew LeveridgeState's Attorney [R-KY]
       
    3/09/09
    Drank alcohol in his car while he was stopped at a red light and was arrested by a police officer who witnessed his consumption
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Vito FossellaVito FossellaFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    5/19/08
    Ran a red light with a BAC more than twice the legal limit shortly after leaving a party at the White House, failed numerous field sobriety tests and belligerently threatened to defecate on the floor at the police station after he was arrested
    According to charging documents filed by local police
  • Thomas RavenelThomas RavenelFmr. State Treasurer [R-SC]Twitter iconInstagram iconFacebook icon118k
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    6/19/07
    Frequently consumed and distributed cocaine to his friends over a two-year period
    According to charging documents filed by federal officials
  • Thad ViersThad ViersFmr. State Representative
       
    2007 06
    Threatened to beat and sexually assault a man who was dating his estranged wife along with his mother over several menacing calls
    Allegedly according to reporting from credible media outlets
  • Ted HaggardTed HaggardPastor [R]Facebook icon2k
    11/01/06
    Routinely consumed crystal methamphetamine he purchased from a gay prostitute he regularly had sex with
    According to an exclusive report by The Denver Post
  • Mark FoleyMark FoleyFmr. U.S. Representative34 Years in GOP
    10/04/06
    Routinely got drunk and sent sexualized emails and chat messages to underage male Congressional pages over a multiyear period
    According to reporting by NBC News & other media outlets
  • Richard RoachFmr. District Attorney
       
    6/26/06
    Routinely stole methamphetamine and other strong narcotics from police evidence lockers and openly injected himself with drugs in front of his office secretary while also being a District Attorney who was a fervent prosecutor of drug offenses who secured very harsh drug sentences
    He pled guilty to multiple felony drug charges and was sentenced to 18 years in prison
  • Kevin BradyKevin BradyFmr. U.S. Representative
       
    10/11/05
    Smelled of alcohol and failed a field sobriety test after being pulled over for a malfunctioning tail light
    According to a police report filed by local authorities