OKLAHOMA CITY ( KFOR ) – An Oklahoma representative has apologized again regarding his arrest on March 23, 2023 .
According to officials, State Representative Dean Davis was arrested in Bricktown early in the morning on Thursday, March 23, for allegedly being drunk in public.
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Body camera from the Oklahoma City Police Department shows Davis telling officers he can’t be detained due to a statute that says lawmakers cannot be arrested during legislative session .
In a public apology on the House floor regarding the arrest later that day, Davis disputed any wrongdoing.
“I understand that last night has become a story and that many of my colleagues in the House are being asked to comment on or to explain the events of last night. I dispute any wrongdoing. However, I do want to take this opportunity to apologize to this body for creating this unnecessary distraction from the important work of the House. Thank you members for allowing me this time. Thank you Mr. Speaker,” he said.