Lawmaker accused of trying to lure teen into sex encounter
Source: Washington Post
CONCORD, N.H. — A New Hampshire state representative was arraigned Wednesday on a charge of trying to lure a 14-year-old girl into a sexual encounter.
Rep. Kyle Tasker sent the girl, an acquaintance, inappropriate messages online before police took control of her social media account and agreed to the meeting, investigators said.
Tasker, a 30-year-old Republican from Nottingham, sent text messages about the encounter while attending a House committee meeting, a police affidavit said. He tried to meet the girl Tuesday at a secluded beach, but instead was greeted by law enforcement, authorities said.
After his arrest, police searched Tasker’s home and said they found brownies cooked with marijuana, hallucinogenic mushrooms and other drugs.
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Tasker, who is serving his third term, made headlines in 2012 when he dropped his gun on the floor of a state building as he prepared to attend a committee hearing.
Police said their investigation began with a complaint from the teen’s mother in January saying her daughter met Tasker at a breakfast, friended him on Facebook and began receiving inappropriate messages from him.
The mother told police he had asked her daughter how old she was. When she replied 14, he responded, “girls like you can get me in trouble.” She said he also said he could get alcohol or marijuana for the girl and proposed a three-way sexual encounter.
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Another great Republican at his video arraignment.[/center]
A Republican peer seems offended by this clown's latest adventure:More:
Kyle Tasker Charged with Luring Girl for Sex
Republican state rep allegedly tried to lure 14-year-old; faces drug dealing charges; held on $250K cash bail; has a history of controversy.
Concord, NH
By Tony Schinella (Patch Staff) -House Speaker Shawn Jasper , R-Hudson, after hearing of the arrest, issued the following statement:
“Representative Tasker is facing serious charges that, if true, are beyond the bounds of human decency. It is clear that given the seriousness of these allegations, Rep Tasker will be unable to represent his constituents effectively, and should resign immediately.
This morning I issued a letter immediately removing him from his assignment on the House Children and Family Law committee. While only Rep. Tasker can make the decision to resign from his seat, the House does have the ability to remove him.
As elected officials, we should hold ourselves to the highest standard of ethics and decency, and our constituents expect that from us. These allegations put an unfortunate stain on the good work we try and do here and what we have accomplished this term. The people of New Hampshire have a right to be concerned about the alleged actions of this individual, but they should be confident that the vast majority of elected officials are here in Concord working in their best interests.”
http://patch.com/new-hampshire/concord-nh/gop-state-rep-charged-luring-girl-sex
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House Speaker Shawn Jasper [/center]
