John C. Atkins
John C. Atkins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives from the 41st district | |
| In office November 5, 2008 – November 7, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Gregory Hastings |
| Succeeded by | Richard G. Collins |
| In office November 6, 2002 – March 27, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Charles P. West |
| Succeeded by | Gregory Hastings |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 29, 1970 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican (before 2008) Democratic (2008–2014) |
| Residence(s) | Millsboro, Delaware |
| Criminal information | |
| Criminal status | Released |
| Convictions | Assault Breach of release |
| Criminal penalty | 22 days in prison plus 1 year probation |
Date apprehended | July 20, 2018 |
John C. Atkins (born April 29, 1970) is a former American politician and member of the Delaware House of Representatives from 2003 until 2014 representing District 41. Atkins was originally elected as a Republican in 2002, then switched to the Democratic Party in 2008 after resigning over a drunk driving incident. He eventually lost his seat to newcomer Richard G. Collins in the 2014 general election.
Atkins has been "repeatedly accused of violence against women" and arrested multiple times for domestic assault. In August 2018, he pled guilty to misdemeanor assault and breach of release charges, and was sentenced to 22 days in prison along with one year of probation.