A Democratic assemblyman has been accused of dabbling in drugs, alcohol and having a gambling addiction as his wife’s bombshell divorce documents were made public.
Joaquin Arambula, who is running to be a councilmemberon Fresno City Council, is in a legal battle with Elizabeth Arambula, who filed for divorce in January and wrote a lengthy appeal for child custody.
“For years, I have covered for Respondent’s struggles with alcohol, marijuana, and gaming, concealing them from our children, family, friends, and his professional circle,” Elizabeth Arambula said according to court documents, in which she is seeking spousal support for the couple’s three children, now aged 11, 14, and 15.
Fresno City Council elections have made headlines not just for this case, but also forthe brazen attempt by a convicted child sex offender to run for office— althoughhe was eventually forced to drop out of the race.
Arambula’s wife, Elizabeth, claimed there were many days she drove him to work because he was under the influence, and that a government car sometimes drove him back home.
“On a typical day, he spent much of his time using his THC pen, drinking whiskey, playing games on his iPad, and taking a few meetings scattered throughout,” she wrote.
His wife also claims she has proof to support her allegations.
The petition shows Joaquin Arambula checked himself into rehab at Reflections rehabilitation for approximately $30,000.
Arambula has responded to questions about his addiction and substance abuse.
“This is a very trying time for my family and me, and I ask for the public’s understanding,” he told the network.
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