Rep. Blake Farenthold resigned abruptly Friday, months after sexual harassment allegations against the Texas Republican surfaced.
Farenthold, who has represented Texas' 27th District since 2011, said in December he would not seek re-election this year. The 56-year-old becomes only the latest member of Congress to resign in recent months following sexual misconduct allegations.
"While I planned on serving out the remainder of my term in Congress, I know in my heart it's time for me to move along and look for new ways to serve," Farenthold said in a statement Friday.
A 2014 harassment lawsuit brought by a former staff member against Farenthold was settled using $84,000 in taxpayer money. The congressman's former communications director, Lauren Greene, accused him of making sexually inappropriate comments. Other former aides have spoken to media outlets about a toxic work environment.
Pajama boy is out?
Aww. what a shame.
Personally I have no idea how he lasted as long as he did.
I mean the guy's like a poster boy for inappropriate sexual behavior.
Some of the allegations about the conduct in his office, and among his staff, are quite shocking.
Looks like we can chalk up another win for the #MeToo movement, and the Blue Wave.
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