Nevada GOP Statement on the investigation and resignation of Assemblyman Assefa

LAS VEGAS – Please see the following statement from the Nevada Republican Party regarding the resignation of District 42 Assemblyman Alexander Assefa :

“It’s extremely disturbing to see the recommended charges against Assemblyman Assefa including theft, burglary, perjury, false statements, breaking residency requirements, and more. Our officials are elected by the people to serve the people. This type of behavior and immorality is not only criminal, but an abuse of the trust and duty bestowed on our elected officials by the people.

We call on the state to do better— Assemblyman Assefa’s home was raided in May, and yet it takes 8 months to release any details of investigation to the public. Nevada deserves transparency, and we should hold our government officials to a higher standard.”