C.T. Wilson

C T Wilson (born February 20, 1972) is an American politician and attorney who has represented District 28 in the Maryland House of Delegates since 2011.

C. T. Wilson
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 28
Assumed office
January 12, 2011
Preceded byMurray Levy
ConstituencyCharles County, Maryland
Personal details
Born (1972-02-20) February 20, 1972
Missouri
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Nicole
ChildrenCierra, Cydney and Cynclair
ResidenceWhite Plains, Maryland
OccupationCriminal defense attorney
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1990-1997

Background

Wilson was born in Missouri. An orphan, he lived in several foster homes as a child. Wilson has stated he was sexually abused and repeatedly raped by his adoptive father while in foster care from the ages of 9 to 15.[1]

He graduated from Freeburg High School in Freeburg, Illinois. After high school, he enlisted and served as a combat soldier in the U.S. Army from 1990 to 1997.[2] Wilson later graduated cum laude from Upper Iowa University with a B.S. in psychology.[2] He then went on to the Howard University School of Law where he earned a J.D. in 2003, and has been admitted to Maryland Bar.[2]

He is a member of the board of directors of the Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center, and a member of the National Eagle Scout Association.[2] He and his wife Nicole have three daughters.[3]

In the legislature

Wilson has been a member of House of Delegates since January 12, 2011, and serves as the chair on the Business Regulations Subcommittee under the Economic Matters Committee.[2] He is the House Chair, Maryland Veterans Caucus.[2] He is a member of the Southern Maryland Delegation and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.[4][5]

References
  1. "Md. delegate says he was raped as a child". Indystar.com. 2015-04-01. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
  2. "C. T. Wilson, Maryland State Delegate". Msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2020-05-08.
  3. "Maryland House of Delegates". Maryland Manual. Retrieved January 16, 2011.
  4. Dvorak, Petula (April 7, 2016). "A Maryland lawmaker raped as a child can't get his bill for sex assault survivors passed". Retrieved October 25, 2017 – via www.WashingtonPost.com.
  5. Wood, Ian Duncan, Pamela (April 4, 2017). "Hogan signs bill giving sexual abuse victims longer to file suits, ending a delegate's quest". BaltimoreSun.com. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
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