A Democratic assemblyman has been accused of dabbling in drugs, alcohol and having a gambling addiction as his wife\u2019s bombshell divorce documents were made public.<\/p>\n
Joaquin Arambula, who is running to be a councilmember<\/a> on 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.<\/p>\n \u201cFor years, I have covered for Respondent\u2019s struggles with alcohol, marijuana, and gaming, concealing them from our children, family, friends, and his professional circle,\u201d Elizabeth Arambula said according to court documents, in which she is seeking spousal support for the couple\u2019s three children, now aged 11, 14, and 15.<\/p>\n Fresno Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula is in a legal battle with Elizabeth Arambula, who filed for divorce in January. Facebook\/joaquinelizabeth.arambula<\/p>\n Fresno\u00a0City Council elections have made headlines not just for this case, but also for the brazen attempt by a convicted child sex offender to run for office<\/a> \u2014 although he was evetually forced to drop out of the race<\/a>.<\/p>\n Arambula\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Elizabeth Arambula is seeking spousal support for the couple\u2019s three children, now aged 11, 14, and 15. Facebook\/joaquinelizabeth.arambula<\/p>\n \u201cOn 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,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n His wife also claims she has proof to support her allegations.<\/p>\n The petition shows Joaquin Arambula checked himself into rehab at Reflections rehabilitation for approximately $30,000.<\/p>\n Arambula has responded to questions about his addiction and substance abuse.<\/p>\n Assemblymember Joaquin Arambula, a former physician, at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., June 2023. AP<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a very trying time for my family and me, and I ask for the public\u2019s understanding,\u201d he told the network.<\/p>\n \u201cI voluntarily entered into and successfully completed a 30-day rehab program because I recognized I had a problem and chose to improve my life and be a better father to our children.\u201d<\/p>\n While he was in rehabilitation, he said his wife moved out of their home and filed for divorce, ending their 15-year marriage.<\/p>\n He also claimed Elizabeth Arambula has refused to allow him to see their children unless certain financial and other demands are met.<\/p>\n \u201cI am fighting in court for my rights as a father,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n This is not the first time he and his family have made the news.<\/p>\n Elizabeth Arambula claimed there were days she drove her husband to work because he was under the influence. Facebook\/joaquinelizabeth.arambula<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tSign up for the California Morning Report newsletter\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCalifornia’s top news, sports and entertainment delivered to your inbox every day.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n In 2018, he was arrested for child abuse<\/a> for spanking his then-seven-year-old daughter, though he was later found not guilty.<\/p>\n His daughter had told a teacher about the alleged abuse, which led to a report being filed with Child Protective Services.<\/p>\n As he seeks to move up in local politics, the first Latino physician elected to the Fresno Assembly is now facing a legal battle.<\/p>\n \u201cI have trust in our court system to reach a fair and impartial resolution based on the facts and not on unreasonable demands, unwarranted fears, and false accusations,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cI am prepared to demonstrate my continued sobriety to the court and my willingness to support my family.\u201d<\/p>\n Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters <\/p>\n California Post News: Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, TikTok<\/a>, X<\/a>, YouTube<\/a>, WhatsApp<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> \t\t\t\t\t\t
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