State Rep. Ortega Charged with Domestic Violence, Ethics Committee Investigating

Wilmington state Rep. Ortega was charged with misdemeanor offensive touching in a domestic violence case, turned himself in on $100 bond with a no-contact order. The state House Ethics Committee is already investigating. He denies allegations and claims he sought court relief from the accuser. He faces three primary opponents on Sept. 15. The delayed arrest and light bond raise questions about accountability.