India, March 8 -- Joaquin Arambula, a Democratic assemblyman who has served Fresno County since 2016, has been hit with allegations of involvement with drugs, alcohol, and a gambling addiction following the public release of his wife's shocking divorce documents.

Arambula, currently campaigning for a position on the Fresno City Council, is engaged in a legal dispute with Elizabeth Arambula, who initiated divorce proceedings in January and submitted a request for child custody.

"For years, I have covered for Respondent's struggles with alcohol, marijuana, and gaming, concealing them from our children, family, friends, and his professional circle," Elizabeth stated in court documents, where she is requesting spousal support for the couple...