Oklahoma Corporation Commissioner Todd Hiett faces allegations of sexual misconduct and public intoxication, sparking an ongoing investigation and calls for his resignation.

As of December 2024, Hiett remains a voting member of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. The investigation into the allegations is ongoing, and no criminal charges have been filed.

Below is a timeline of key events related to this situation:

June 9: During the Mid-America Regulatory Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hiett allegedly groped a man while intoxicated. The man is reported to be an employee of a company regulated by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

July 16: Reports emerge of Hiett's inappropriate behavior at the conference. Hiett apologizes for his actions, attributing them to alcohol misuse, and states he has no memory of the incident.

July 29: Witnesses allege that Hiett groped a man at the conference. Hiett acknowledges the allegations but refuses to resign, stating he is seeking treatment for alcohol addiction.

July 31: The Oklahoma Corporation Commission announces plans for an independent investigation into the allegations against Hiett.

August 7: Hiett steps down as chairman of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission but remains a commissioner. Commissioner Kim David assumes the role of chairperson.

August 15: State Representative Justin Humphrey calls for Hiett's resignation, citing the allegations of sexual misconduct and public drunkenness.

September 5: Legislators consider filing a writ of prohibition over concerns about Hiett's continued participation in commission activities amid the ongoing investigation.

November 12: The Oklahoma Supreme Court hears arguments in a case seeking to disqualify Hiett from the Corporation Commission due to allegations of impropriety and bias.

December 10: The Oklahoma Supreme Court denied a motion to remove Hiett as State Corporation Commissioner. According to the court, the justices denied the motion, saying this case was more appropriate for the Oklahoma Ethics Commission.

December 19: Oklahoma state representatives file an appeal with the Oklahoma Supreme Court challenging a $127 million rate increase approved by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. They cite concerns about alleged ethical violations involving Hiett.