decade ago. raul bocanegra is one of the top democrats in the state assembly serving as the majority whip. he represents the 39th district which includes the northeastern san fernando valley in southern california. kpix5 kpix5 political reporter melissa caen. >> just three years before he was elected to the assembly he was a staffer at the capitol and was ordered to stay away after a female staffer claimed he grabbed her breasts. he went on to be elected to the assembly. >> he broke the law and he needs to resign. >> reporter: congressmanthis congressman said groping -- this congressmanned groping a person is assault -- congressman said groping a person is assault. the woman said, "i refuse to work with this assemblyman or anyone who takes part in