A Vermont state senator was behind bars Thursday night. WCAX has learned that Norman McAllister is facing a slew of charges including sexual assault and human trafficking.
Sen. Norman McAllister, R-Franklin County, was at work inside the Statehouse Thursday afternoon. By Thursday night, he was being held at the Northwest Regional Correctional Center in St Albans. The Republican from Highgate was arrested and charged with sexual assault, prohibited acts and human trafficking.
Vermont state police say the charges come following an investigation into complaints made against the 63-year-old. Governor Peter Shumlin, D-Vermont, declined Channel 3’s request for an interview or statement Thursday night on McAllister’s arrest.
WCAX reached out to Senate leadership as well. Senate Minority leader Joe Benning, R-Caledonia County, declined to comment as did a representative for Senate President Pro Tem John Campbell, D-Windsor County.
McAllister is currently serving his second 2-year term. He is due to be arraigned Friday morning in Franklin County District Court.
Notice he’s a Republican. I wonder how many of our numerous Republican legislators are up to similar no good? We already know many of them are in bed with Ron Book.