Oklahoma state Representative Ty Burns, a Republican from Pawnee, on Thursday pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault.

He has also resisted calls from statewide officials including Republican Governor Kevin Stitt to step down from his seat.

Newsweek has reached out to the offices of Burns and Stitt via email for comment.

Why It Matters

Burns' guilty plea stems from charges related to two separate acts involving family members, one in November 2024 and the other this past April. Last year, Burns attempted to gouge his wife's eye out during an altercation. This year, he forced a vehicle off the road while threatening the occupants, which included his daughter.

In a statement, Burns said he is taking full responsibility for his

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