The City of El Paso is currently investigating an incident involving District 3 Representative Cassandra Hernandez and a legislative aide. According to KVIA, the nature of the incident has been described as an alleged assault, which has prompted responses from local governing bodies and law enforcement. The legislative aide at the center of these allegations has not been publicly identified at this stage of the investigation.
In a related event, an arrest has been made concerning an October incident at Rep. Hernandez's home involving her husband, Rafael Alvarado. While aiding the representative during an outdoor mayoral campaign call, the legislative aide alleged the assault occurred. As reported by KFOX-TV, Alvarado was arrested and connected to the original incident, dating back to October 22nd, raising concerns regarding the safety of political aides and the conduct of those in the vicinity of elected officials.
Further details have come to light regarding the aide's alleged assailant, Jeremy Jordan, who is a known political consultant in the El Paso area. According to the El Paso Times, Jordan has a prior arrest record from December 2015 for an incident involving assault that caused bodily injury to his then-common-law wife. The charges from that case were ultimately dismissed in April 2016. This history has added to the current discourse around the allegations and Jordan's role in local political consulting, which includes his position as a managing director at RallyPoint Public Affairs.
Compounding the situation, "I am going to kill you" was allegedly uttered by Jordan during the altercation with the city worker, an accusation that has shocked the community and reinforced calls for transparency and accountability within public service spheres. While the reports are pending confirmation, the serious nature of the threat as outlined in the aforementioned El Paso Times article has spurred discussions on violence prevention and the protection of government staff.
