Republican County Official Pleads Guilty to Daughter’s Sexual Assault
After winning a county council seat in Indiana, John Jessup pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault of his daughter in Nevada. This felony conviction necessitates his resignation from office, as Indiana law prohibits convicted felons from holding elected positions. Jessup, who faces a potential prison sentence of eight to twenty years, is awaiting sentencing and has expressed remorse for his actions. His daughter publicly shared her experience to encourage other victims to come forward. A caucus will be held to replace him on the county council.
John Q. Hosedrinker