A Democratic state lawmaker accused of assaulting his ex-boyfriend was arrested Sunday and is facing charges of misdemeanor assault and felony theft.
According to an affidavit, Rep. Torrey Harris of Memphis allegedly assaulted his ex-boyfriend in Nashville on Thursday. The victim told police that the two began talking about their relationship when Harris dropped off his dog after taking care of it for a few days.
The victim said that when he attempted to leave his apartment, Harris “stood in front of him and put his hands on Terrence’s upper arms to prevent him from leaving” and the victim “sustained a scratch to his arm,” according to the affidavit.