Politics & Government
Walz, DFLers Call On Rep. John Thompson To Resign Following Allegations Of Domestic Violence
"The alleged acts of violence against multiple women outlined in these reports are serious and deeply disturbing."
July 18, 2021
Gov. Tim Walz and leaders from Minnesota’s DFL and GOP parities are calling on State Rep. John Thompson to resign following reports of domestic violence allegations.
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Walz and the DFL released their statements within minutes of each other Saturday afternoon, referencing a local news report that details allegations against Thompson going back to 2003. Some of the alleged assaults happened in the presence of children.
“The alleged acts of violence against multiple women outlined in these reports are serious and deeply disturbing,” Walz said. “Minnesotans deserve representatives of the highest moral character, who uphold our shared values. Representative Thompson can no longer effectively be that leader and he should immediately resign.”
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