By Steven Hsieh | Phoenix New Times
Arizona State Representative David Stringer was charged with multiple sex offenses, including child pornography, when he lived in Baltimore in 1983, according to Maryland State Court records.
Stringer — a Republican lawmaker from Prescott who’s been under fire in recent months for making racist statements — was indicted on five sex offenses on October 10, 1983, according to a microfilm copy of his case history obtained by Phoenix New Timesfrom the Circuit Court for Baltimore City.
That record appears to show a Maryland court entered a judgment of guilt for Stringer on three sex offenses. The case history also shows that he was sentenced to five years of probation in the case, and was ordered to seek treatment at a well-known clinic for people with sexual disorders.
The Baltimore Circuit Court case history lists names of three victims related to Stringer’s charges. Attempts to reach the victims were unsuccessful. New Timesis not identifying the victims because of the sensitive nature of Stringer’s charges.
Stringer didn’t respond to multiple phone calls and emails seeking comment. He declined to comment when approached in person on the House floor.
