Bryce Marlatt Explained

Bryce Marlatt
State Senate:Oklahoma
District:27th
Term Start:January 6, 2009
Term End:September 12, 2017
Birth Name:Anthony Bryce Marlatt
Birth Date:29 March 1977
Birth Place:Shattuck, Oklahoma, U.S.
Spouse:Tatum
Children:3
Residence:Woodward, Oklahoma

Anthony Bryce Marlatt (born March 29, 1977)[1] is an American Republican politician who served in the Oklahoma Senate from 2009 until his resignation in 2017.

Biography

Marlatt was born in Shattuck, Oklahoma. He graduated from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2003.[2] Marlatt previously worked as a staff member for Representative Frank Lucas and Senator Jim Inhofe.

In 2004, he unsuccessfully ran for the Oklahoma House of Representatives, losing in the Republican primary. He ran for the Senate in 2008 and won; being reelected in 2012 and 2016.

In 2013, Marlatt was named the Oklahoma Independent Petroleum Association's "Legislator of the Year".[3]

Marlatt was elected Majority Caucus Chair in 2014.[4] He was elected Assistant Majority Floor Leader in 2016.[5]

Legal issues

In December 2014, Marlatt was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.[6] [7] In June 2015, he pleaded no contest and was sentenced to probation, along with a one-year deferred sentence.[8]

In July 2017, Marlatt was accused of "forcefully grabbing an Uber driver and kissing her neck on June 26 while she drove him to a hotel".[9] [10] [11] [12]

In September 2017, Marlatt was charged with felony sexual battery. After being charged, he resigned from the Senate.[13]

At trial, he pled guilty. In a plea bargain, was sentenced to 90 days probation, fined $500, and paid $50 to the victims compensation fund plus court costs.[14]

Personal life

Marlatt and his wife, Tatum, have 4 children.[15]

Notes and References

  1. https://ok2explore.health.ok.gov
  2. Web site: Republican, independent face off in state District 27 race. Neal, James. Enid News & Eagle. October 29, 2012. July 17, 2017.
  3. Web site: Sen. Marlatt named OIPA 'Legislator of the Year'. Oklahoma Senate. June 17, 2013. July 17, 2017.
  4. Web site: Senate Republicans elect leadership team. Oklahoma Senate. November 18, 2014. July 17, 2017.
  5. Web site: Marlatt takes oath for third term in Oklahoma Senate. Woodward News. November 18, 2016. July 17, 2017.
  6. Web site: Senator holds onto leadership post after arrest. Stecklein, Janelle. Enid News & Eagle. December 3, 2014. July 17, 2017.
  7. Web site: Oklahoma senator found passed out behind the wheel. Patterson, Zak. December 3, 2014. July 17, 2017.
  8. Web site: Oklahoma State Senator Pleads No Contest to DUI. FortySix News. June 30, 2015. July 17, 2017.
  9. Web site: Oklahoma senator accused of assaulting Uber driver. Fox News. July 6, 2017. July 17, 2017.
  10. Web site: GOP State Senator Accused of Sexually Assaulting His Uber Driver. Lazzaro, Sage. The New York Observer. July 7, 2017. July 17, 2017.
  11. Web site: Oklahoma State Senator Bryce Marlatt named as suspect in lewd acts case involving Uber driver. Stewart, Sarah. KFOR. July 5, 2017. July 17, 2017.
  12. https://newsok.com | State Sen. Bryce Marlatt resigns Tuesday, six days after being charged with sexual battery | Kyle Schwab | https://newsok.com/article/5563751/state-sen.-bryce-marlatt-jailed-tuesday-morning-in-sexual-battery-case
  13. Web site: Oklahoma Senator Resigns Following Sexual Battery Charge. Nuttle, Matthew. News9. September 12, 2017. September 12, 2017.
  14. https://www.stwnewspress.com | Mar 11, 2019 | Former state senator pleads guilty in Uber case | CNHI News | https://www.stwnewspress.com/oklahoma/news/former-state-senator-pleads-guilty-in-uber-case/article_b96d6f42-08ca-55d5-8d92-a8f72e89628e.html
  15. Web site: Bryce Marlatt's Biography. Project VoteSmart. July 17, 2017.

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