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Associated Press

At the state Capitol in Bismarck, North Dakota on 3-4-2021, Rep. Luke Simons, R-Dickinson, speaks to members of the House to plead his case against his expulsion from the chamber due to accusations of workplace harassment and sexual harassment over the course of four years, Thursday, March 4, 2021. The members voted 69-25 to expel Simons from the legislature. (Mike McCleary/The Bismarck Tribune via AP)

North Dakota lawmaker expulsion reveals policy problems

By JAMES MacPHERSON - Associated Press

State Rep. Luke Simons, R-Dickinson, is shown in the North Dakota House chamber on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, n Bismarck, N.D. Lawyers for the North Dakota Legislature have documented allegations of sexual harassment and threats against them and others by Republican lawmaker Luke Simons, and have forwarded a file to legislative leaders for potential action that may lead to possible censure or expulsion. Legislative Council Director John Bjornson said he decided to release the documents Thursday, Feb. 24, 2021, after an incident Tuesday at the Capitol cafeteria where Simons accosted a pair of Democratic lawmakers in a profane outburst over a disagreement about wearing a mask. (Blake Nicholson/The Bismarck Tribune via AP)

North Dakota House expels lawmaker accused of misconduct

By JAMES MacPHERSON - Associated Press

Legislative leaders move to expel North Dakota House member

By JAMES MacPHERSON - Associated Press