State Rep. Ajay Pittman, D-Oklahoma City is in hot water over alleged campaign finance violations. 

On Thursday afternoon, investigators from the attorney general’s office served a search warrant on Pittman’s fifth floor Capitol office. The Oklahoman reported in July that the attorney general’s office had started investigating her campaign spending. 

Also on Thursday, the Oklahoma Ethics Commission filed a civil suit in Oklahoma County District Court against Pittman, alleging she failed to follow the terms of a May 2024 settlement agreement.  

Among the most notable allegations in the 35-page filing is that former Sen. Anastania Pittman, Ajay Pittman’s mother, falsified records stating that water damage had destroyed campaign records. 

“Defendant’s submission of falsified documents to the Ethics Commission was intentional, malicious, and in reckless disregard of the Commission’s enforcement authority and statutory duties,” the complaint reads. 

House Speaker Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, announced Friday he had removed Pittman from the State-Tribal Relations Committee. She could face additional reprimands when the legislative session convenes in February. 

House Minority Leader Cyndi Munson, D-Oklahoma City, stopped short of calling for Pittman’s resignation, but described the allegations as serious in nature.

“Regardless of party or elected position, not one of us is above the law,” Munson said. “As this investigation continues, I encourage Rep. Pittman to cooperate with law enforcement.”

The attorney general’s investigation could result in criminal charges for Pittman. Under Oklahoma law, embezzlement of $1,000 is a felony. 

As of Friday afternoon, Pittman had not publicly responded to the allegations. 

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— Keaton Ross

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