Holcomb: Hill Resignation ‘Would Be The Right Thing To Do’

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb says his position on Attorney General Curtis Hill has not changed after investigations into allegations that he groped four women at a party in March resulted in no criminal charges being filed.  But, as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Lauren Chapman reports, Holcomb says he cannot tell the legislature to impeach Hill.

He says recent investigations validate the women who came forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Hill.

The Inspector General and special prosecutor David Sigler announced Tuesday there would be no criminal charges against Hill. Their investigations found the allegations credible, but did not determine Hill’s actions were criminal.

Based on those findings, Holcomb says the right thing for Hill to do is resign.

But Holcomb says he doesn’t have the authority to tell the legislature to impeach Hill – he says he can only offer his personal opinion.

“I believe that resignation would be the proper course – now that this has been confirmed three times,” Holcomb says.

In recent statements, House Speaker Brian Bosma and Sen. David Long also reaffirmed their positions that Hill should step down.

Hill’s attorneys said Tuesday the investigations exonerated their client.  Hill denies he touched anyone inappropriately.