Kansas Rep. Aaron Coleman Arrested And Charged With Misdemeanor Battery

The joke is over and it was never really that funny to begin with . . . 

A Kansas politico and prankster was arrested today and again, most newsies don't really understand that his career is mostly an elaborate post-modern ruse that has backfired horribly.

Here's a bit of detail about the sitch and Democratic Party leadership asking for his resignation for the benefit of his constituents so that the young dude can get some help . . .

Coleman was taken into custody at around 8:15 p.m. in Overland Park and was taken to the Johnson County Adult Detention Center.He's set to have to a video appearance before a judge on Monday at 1:30 p.m.Coleman has not yet been formally charged.Kansas House Democratic Leader Tom Sawyer released a statement Sunday afternoon about the news of Coleman's arrest. "This is extremely disturbing news. We are watching closely to make sure we gather all the facts," Sawyer said. "His constituents and the State of Kansas would be better served if he were to resign and get the help he badly needs.

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Kansas Rep. Aaron Coleman arrested on domestic violence charge

Rep. Aaron Coleman of Kansas City, Kansas, was arrested over the weekend on domestic violence allegations. Johnson County Sheriff's Office records show that Coleman was booked on Sunday at the Johnson County jail for domestic battery charges with no priors. He is scheduled to appear before a judge on Monday.

Kansas representative arrested for domestic battery

KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) -- A member of the Kansas House of Representatives was arrested early Sunday morning in Overland Park. Representative Aaron Coleman (D-KS) was booked into the Johnson County Jail at 12:45 a.m. Sunday after being arrested in Overland Park. The reason for arrest shows to be domestic battery.

Kansas lawmaker arrested on domestic violence charge

A first-year Kansas lawmaker, who was reprimanded by his colleagues for abusive conduct before taking office, has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence.Democratic state Rep. Aaron Coleman of Kansas City remained in custody Sunday afternoon, according to Johnson County Jail records. The 21-year-old was arrested at 8:15 p.m.

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21-year-old Kansas lawmaker who won by 14 votes arrested on domestic battery charge

OVERLAND PARK, KS (KCTV) -- Kansas' youngest state lawmaker was arrested Saturday night in Overland Park and later charged with misdemeanor domestic battery. Rep. Aaron Coleman (D-Kansas City, KS) was booked Saturday night into the Johnson County jail, where he has remained without bond.

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