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State Rep. Austin McCollum Arrested on Assault Charges, Faces Calls to Resign

State Representative Austin McCollum was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and domestic battery. Following his arrest, several Republican officials, including Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, have called for his resignation from both the legislature and his candidacy for Benton County judge. McCollum is currently being held without bond as formal charges are pending.

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State Representative Austin McCollum was arrested on charges of aggravated assault, false imprisonment, and domestic battery. Following his arrest, several Republican officials, including Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, have called for his resignation from both the legislature and his candidacy for Benton County judge. McCollum is currently being held without bond as formal charges are pending.

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Republican Benton County judge candidate, state Rep. Austin McCollum accused of battery, assault

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State Rep. Austin McCollum Arrested on Assault Charges, Faces Calls to Resign