Republican politician accused of ethics violations for sexual and physical abuse.
In 1990, Rick Roeber’s 9-year-old daughter was tucked in bed wearing a long Simpsons T-shirt when he allegedly picked her up, took her into the living room, laid her on his bare chest and placed her hand on his genitals, the now-adult woman told lawmakers earlier this year in testimony against Roeber, 65, now a Republican member of the Missouri House. 1
- The Washington Post, Jaclyn Peiser, April 20, 2021 – Missouri House member faces expulsion after investigation finds he sexually, physically abused his children