FILE PHOTO Ernest Flagler-Mitchell. "As legislators, we hold a position of public trust and must hold ourselves accountable," read a letter to Legislature President Joseph Carbone, which was signed by nine of the body's 14 Democrats. "At a time when trust in our government is at historic lows, it is important that we operate with transparency and integrity. Therefore, we request an independent review of the facts." Flagler-Mitchell has acknowledged sending the photo to the woman, Lakaya Sinclair, in a text message in November, but has said it was a mistake and that it was intended for his wife. The photo was of a male genitalia that Flagler-Mitchell has reportedly claimed is not his.