New Mexico Attorney General Hector Balderas Demands Couy Griffin Resign From Otero County Commission

From the Office of the Attorney General:

Office of the Attorney General to Seek Removal if Griffin Fails to Resign

SANTA FE  – Attorney General Hector Balderas announced today that he has demanded that Couy Griffin resign from the Otero County Commission.

In a letter sent to Griffin Saturday, the Attorney General demanded his resignation on multiple grounds, including accusations that he has misused public office for personal gain, has neglected his duties as a county commissioner, and because of his participation in the Jan. 6 insurrectionist attack on the United States Capitol.

The letter states that absent his resignation, the Office of the Attorney General will take all appropriate legal action to seek Griffin’s removal.

This demand also comes as Griffin has reportedly been arrested this afternoon by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

“An elected office is a public trust, and no official should use it to encourage violence and attack Americans,” Attorney General Balderas said. “My office will enforce the rule of law to ensure the public’s confidence.”

Copy of the demand letter from the Attorney General:

AG Balderas – Griffin Demand Letter

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