Affidavit: Arkansas lawmaker punched wife in face, slammed head on ground

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: August 3, 2026

Words: 465

Last Updated: 51 minutes ago

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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussions of domestic violence. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.

An Arkansas lawmaker was arrested over the weekend after punching his wife in the face and repeatedly slamming her head against the ground, investigators said in an affidavit filed in state court.

Republican Rep. Austin McCollum of Bentonville is facing calls to resign and to drop his bid …

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