A state representative in Oklahoma just pleaded guilty to multiple misdemeanor charges. 

The lawmaker, Republican Ty Burns, has also resigned from his position, according to KOCO News 5.

First, we'll look at the charges, and then we'll look at Burns' resignation.

JUST IN: Oklahoma State Rep. Ty Burns (R-Morrison) just submitted a letter of resignation, officially resigning his seat pleading guilty to multiple counts of domestic violence.

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Here's what we know:

Burns has pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of domestic abuse and two misdemeanor counts of assault, Newsweek reports.

Per the outlet:

The incident last November involved Burns following his wife into a bathroom, pointing at her and attempting to gouge her eye out, according to court records reported by local media outlets.

This, apparently, was not the only incident.

The outlet continues:

The April 25 incident involved Burns pursuing a vehicle that carried an adult and a family member, later deemed to be his daughter. Court records accused Burns of striking the vehicle with his hands, screaming and making threats of violence, including that he would kill the driver, according to the Oklahoma Voice. Both occupants in the vehicle were reportedly injured when Burns ran them off the road into a ditch.

According to Newsweek, "Burns received a one-year suspended sentence after his plea."

The resignation

Burns was facing a significant amount of pressure to resign, and he finally did over the weekend.

He wrote:

It is in the best interest of the people I serve in House District 35 and, most importantly, my family, to step down from my position. I take full responsibility for my actions and am getting counseling with my family. Although not an excuse for my actions, I am receiving intesive treatment for issues from my military service that I have long ignored as a problem. I am confident this will make me a better husband and father.

Burns' resignation is scheduled to take effect on Oct. 1, 2025.

He said that, over the next month, he "will finish taking care of the remainder of my constituents' issues and will ensure my interim study on PTSD proceeds, where I am personally participating in a brain mapping study of veterans with a traumatic brain injury."

Burns' profile states, "Ty retired from the 45th Infantry Brigade with 20 years of service in 2018. Sgt 1st Class Burns has been deployed to Iraq in 2007-2008 and Afghanistan in 2011-2012. He is the recipient of many awards, including Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star, and Purple Heart."