Oklahoma Legislator Caught With Boy in Hotel Room Resigns

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        Oklahoma Legislator Caught With Boy in Hotel Room Resigns
    Republican state Senator Ralph Shortey submits his letter of resignation after his arrest for engaging in child prostitution with a 17-year-old boy.
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Oklahoma Legislator Caught With Boy in Hotel Room Resigns

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Oklahoma Legislator Caught With Boy in Hotel Room Resigns

Republican state Senator Ralph Shortey submits his letter of resignation after his arrest for engaging in child prostitution with a 17-year-old boy.

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