Brockman is being held without bond, and legal representation has yet to be appointed due to his claimed indigence.

North Carolina Democratic Representative Cecil Brockman, representing Guilford County, was arrested on charges of statutory sex offense with a 15-year-old and indecent liberties, with court documents indicating attempts to contact and locate the victim.

The arrest has prompted calls from both Democratic and Republican leaders for Brockman to resign immediately, with the magistrate ordering him not to contact the victim or family and stating only a district judge can set his bond.

This case has significant political implications, as the Republican majority in the state legislature could leverage the situation to influence legislative votes, especially on veto overrides.

Brockman has been involved in key votes on legislation related to oversight of regulations, ballot donations, and education policy, often at odds with party leadership.

He is scheduled to appear in court at 2 p.m. on October 9, 2025, and has a history of crossing party lines in his voting record.

The criminal charges and controversy have cast a shadow over his legislative career and his recent election victory, which he won with approximately 63% of the vote in November 2024.

Brockman, first elected in 2014, represents House District 60, covering most of High Point, and has served six terms, winning re-election in 2024 amid a primary challenge.

If Brockman resigns, Guilford County Democrats will recommend a replacement, and Governor Josh Stein has one week to appoint someone; failure to do so could lead to impeachment proceedings.

Legal and political experts are watching closely, as if he refuses to resign, the North Carolina House could pursue expulsion, a rare process last used in 2008.

Many state officials and legislators declined to comment publicly on the case, emphasizing the importance of allowing the legal process to unfold.

The story was published on October 9, 2025, by Kyle Ingram and Avi Bajpai of The News & Observer, highlighting the widespread attention and political fallout.

Court records do not specify whether Brockman knew the alleged victim personally, and the investigation remains ongoing with no additional details available.