Joe Morrissey
On the record
Pleaded guilty Dec 2014 to misdemeanor contributing to delinquency of a minor (17-yo receptionist); resigned + immediately won the seat back in special election
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Background
Joe Morrissey occupied the Delegate · House / Assembly office in Virginia for 7 years (2007–2014). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Phillip Hamilton (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Press-relevant: Pleaded guilty Dec 2014 to misdemeanor contributing to delinquency of a minor (17-yo receptionist); resigned + immediately won the seat back in special election. Same-year political environment (2007): Governor Tim Kaine; Attorney General Bob McDonnell; Secretary of State Katherine Hanley.
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Others who held this office in Virginia
- Phillip Hamilton (1988-2009)