Rep Ortega Charged with Offensive Touching | Dover News

State Rep. Josue Ortega is facing serious legal trouble after being charged with misdemeanor offensive touching following an alleged assault in a Wilmington parking lot — he punched a woman in the face while they were in a car. He turned himself in, posted $100 bond, and is under a no-contact order. The House Ethics Committee has also launched its own probe, held a July hearing, but details remain sealed. Speaker Melissa Minor Brown insists on letting the criminal process unfold before commenting. With reelection looming, Ortega hasn’t spoken publicly about the charges — and the situation continues to develop. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6ae4c74fbcbea5a7