AZ Democrat accuses fellow Latina lawmakers of 'false imprisonment' over political differences

Rep. Lydia Hernandez accuses fellow Democrats of 'false imprisonment' over political differences.

She also tried to lodge a criminal complaint last month with Arizona Department of Public Safety troopers.

Her allegations follow a week in which another Democrat resigned before an expected expulsion vote over an ethics complaint.

Hernandez hopes to see at least two House members and a senator kicked out of office.

Lydia Hernandez said she soon found the political atmosphere among Democrats had changed.

A younger, more progressive wing was dominant, she said, and they told her: "Somebody like me doesn't fit in" Hernandez reported grievances against members including Cano, Sandoval , Austin , Anna Hernandez , and two other representatives.

Cano instructed other members to "roll" her, Hernandez alleged.

State troopers met with Anna Hernandez on Jan. 25 and heard about the office incident.

No report was filed with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office or any other prosecutorial agency.

Cano: " Last year's independent review confirmed that I had no involvement with the false and hurtful statements cited in an internal complaint".