Overview
- Appearing by video from a hospital bed, Brockman was ordered to have no contact with the alleged victim, with his next court date set for Nov. 13.
- The six-term Democrat faces two counts of statutory sexual offense with a child and two counts of taking indecent liberties with a child.
- Prosecutors say the teen met Brockman via an online app, lived with him for a period near Atlanta, and moved with him to High Point over the summer.
- Investigators reported finding 14 videos on the teenager’s phone that the SBI said show Brockman, and authorities detailed his 911 call and app tracking to locate the juvenile.
- Leaders from both parties, including Gov. Josh Stein, the state Democratic Party, and House leaders, urged him to resign, with the case potentially affecting close House vote dynamics.