A Republican hoping to be the next Mayor of South Bend has admitted to slapping his then-girlfriend 23 years ago.
Desmont Upchurch spoke to the South Bend Tribune just days after reports of another South Bend candidate hitting his daughter. This was not his first run-in with the law, as he faced multiple charges while living in North Carolina.
The Republican candidate said he hit his former girlfriend in 2000, after learning that she cheated on him not long after he cheated on her. He pled guilty to assault after she called police.
Two years prior to this charge, Upchurch also pled guilty to larceny after stealing money from his former employer. Apparently, he still owes more than $300 to Durham County in connection with this crime.
As to why he is publicly sharing this now, Upchurch said he wants to get ahead of the narrative before the St. Joseph County Democratic Party can use his past against him in November’s election.
Now, the candidate is making his feelings on domestic violence clear. He has condemned violent behavior and has stopped supporting Roosevelt Stewart’s – the candidate accused of hitting his daughter – campaign.
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Election season in full swing, and the media is reporting on everything they can find if there is an R by the name. They sure seem to have dark glasses and a white cane when it comes to Democrat candidates though…
Typical SB cesspool. Dems will all put on their shocked faces like it’s not who they are. Too bad no one better can step up but there your have it SB.
Like this new news will make any difference in his campaign running as a republican in the Bend city. Mayor Peter’s boy James has already been installed.
Not sure this guy is a viable candidate despite slamming his girlfriend in 2000. Is there no native of South Bend qualified or interested in running for Mayor? But it is South Bend after all.
Many years ago I slapped a girl that was having an affair with my husband. It’s all emotion, I paid the fine and moved on. I’m a good Catholic person and made a mistake. God has forgiven me and the same holds true for you. Politics is a dirty game and I cast my vote for you today because South Bend definitely needs a change. Good luck to you and I applaud you for telling us before the Democrats did.