An Oklahoma state lawmaker pleads guilty to charges of domestic abuse and misdemeanor assault in Pawnee County.

 

State representative Ty Burns received a one-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to three misdemeanor charges involving family members that occurred on two different occasions. The 46-year-old Burns has taken full responsibility for his actions and is currently undergoing treatment for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. As part of his sentence, Burns will be required to complete a Batterers Intervention Program.

 

Burns plans to continue serving in the Oklahoma State House but says he will step down from his position as chair of the Appropriations and Budget Finance Subcommittee.

 

Burns has represented House District 35 since 2018.