Bodycam video shows Oklahoma secretary of state’s arrest outside McDonald’s on public intoxication allegation
Body camera video captured Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak's encounter with police outside a McDonald's before his public intoxication arrest.
TL;DR
- Oklahoma Secretary of State Benjamin Lepak was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication outside a McDonald's.
- Police bodycam video shows Lepak with slurred speech, an odor of alcohol, and unsteady on his feet.
- Lepak admitted to drinking beer but provided conflicting statements about his arrival and alcohol consumption.
- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has called for Gov. Kevin Stitt to fire Lepak.
- Drummond cited Lepak's prior arrest and questioned Gov. Stitt's judgment in appointing him.