West Virginia state senator Mike Maroney is facing calls for his resignation after being arrested for the second time in two months. The senator was first arrested in July for soliciting a prostitute and has now been charged with driving under the influence after his recent arrest.
Maroney’s latest arrest occurred after he was pulled over by police for erratic driving. He was found to have a blood alcohol level of .08, the legal limit in West Virginia. The senator has apologized for his actions and stated that he will take responsibility for them.
This is not the first time Maroney has faced controversy. In addition to his recent arrests, he was also involved in a scandal involving fraudulent certificates of need for a medical facility in his district. Despite these issues, Maroney has stated that he intends to continue serving in the state senate.
However, many are calling for his resignation in light of his behavior. The West Virginia Republican Party has called on Maroney to step down from his position in order to focus on addressing his personal issues. Governor Jim Justice has also expressed disappointment in Maroney’s actions and stated that he believes the senator should consider resigning.
As the calls for his resignation grow louder, it remains to be seen whether Maroney will continue to hold his position in the state senate. In the meantime, the people of West Virginia are left to question the judgment and character of their elected officials.
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