Anti-Gay California Politician Arrested for DUI After Leaving Gay Bar with Another Man
According to Edge New York, Roy Ashburn, an anti-gay California state senator was arrested for drunk driving after leaving a gay bar. There was a male passenger with him in the vehicile. Sacramento CBS affiliate Channel 13 reports that the passenger was not arrested.
Ashburn is married with children, and “a fierce opponent of gay rights” according to an article.
“I am deeply sorry for my actions and offer no excuse for my poor judgment. I accept complete responsibility for my conduct and am prepared to accept the consequences for what I did. I am also truly sorry for the impact this incident will have on those who support and trust me - my family, my constituents, my friends, and my colleagues in the Senate.”
