(CNN) Arizona's Republican governor and state lawmakers from both parties on Friday called on state Sen. Otoniel "Tony" Navarrete to resign, as he faces multiple felony charges in connection with allegedly sexually abusing a child. Doug Ducey said in a tweet the allegations made against Navarrete "are abhorrent" and that the Democratic lawmaker "should resign immediately." Navarrete was elected an Arizona state senator in 2018, representing Arizona's 30th District, and previously served as a state representative. He was arrested and jailed Thursday night on multiple felony charges, including sexual contact with a minor, child molestation and attempted sexual contact with a minor. Arizona Democratic state Sen. Otoniel "Tony" Navarrete was arrested and jailed Thursday night as he faces multiple sexual misconduct charges involving a minor.

Source: CNN August 07, 2021 18:56 UTC