North Dakota Lawmaker Nico Rios Arrested for DUI, Caught Making Abusive Remarks
Rios has since apologized for his actions, with both political parties in the state condemning his behavior and some suggesting he should resign.
- North Dakota Republican lawmaker Nico Rios was arrested for drunk driving and charged with refusing to provide a chemical test.
- During the arrest, Rios was captured on bodycam footage making homophobic, racially abusive, and discriminatory remarks towards the arresting officers.
- Rios threatened to call the state's attorney general and told the officers they would 'regret picking on him'.
- He has since apologized for his actions, stating he is 'deeply embarrassed' and will seek 'appropriate help to make sure it never happens again'.
- Both the Democratic and Republican parties in North Dakota have condemned Rios' actions, with some suggesting he should resign.