Gov. Walz, top Democrats call for lawmaker’s resignation

Gov. Tim Walz and top state Democratic lawmakers are calling on state Rep. John Thompson to resign following reports of domestic violence allegations in his past. The four domestic assault cases included allegations that Thompson punched and choked women, sometimes in the presence of children. Neither Thompson nor his attorney could be reached for comment on Saturday. The first-term Democratic lawmaker has been in the spotlight since he was stopped by police while driving July 4. Thompson said he was being profiled by law enforcement.

Statement from Governor Walz:

 “The alleged acts of violence against multiple women outlined in these reports are serious and deeply disturbing.

“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.”