An Ohio state representative announced on Friday that he will be resigning next month after being arrested twice in recent months in an ongoing domestic violence case.
Republican Rep. Bob Young wrote a letter to Ohio GOP House Speaker Jason Stephens saying he would step down effective Oct. 2. It came after Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH), Stephens, and over 30 Ohio House GOP members joined Democrats in calling for his resignation.
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In July, Young was indicted by a grand jury on domestic violence and assault charges after he allegedly struck his wife in the face and threw her phone in the pool to prevent her from calling 911, according to the Associated Press.
When Young’s wife went to Young’s brother’s home, Young allegedly charged his brother when he refused to let the representative inside. He shattered a door and caused injuries to himself and his brother, according to authorities.
Young was arrested again in August on allegations that he violated a protective order by leaving numerous voicemails for his wife. He was released but must wear an ankle monitor at all times, per the Associated Press.
Stephens had stripped Young from his position as chair of the Pensions Committee on Aug. 31. Rep. Adam Mathews is currently listed as committee chair, and Young is no longer listed as a member.
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In his letter, Young said he plans to fight the charges against him but called the arrests and surrounding circumstances a “distraction” to the work of the House.
The date of Young’s jury trial is set for Oct. 24.
