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Facing Possible Expulsion, Lopez Says He Will Resign
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| Last Edited | RBH May 17, 2013 09:38am |
| Category | News |
| News Date | May 17, 2013 09:00am |
| Description | Assemblyman Vito J. Lopez, a Brooklyn Democrat who was facing possible expulsion from the Legislature for allegedly sexually harassing women employees, said Friday that he would resign from the Legislature and instead run for election to the New York City Council.
In a seven-sentence statement, Mr. Lopez again proclaimed that he did not believe he committed a crime, and said he would seek to serve through the remainder of this year’s legislative session, which is scheduled to end on June 20.
“I have made no secret that I intend to run for New York City Council in November, which requires me to resign my current term,” he said. “Nevertheless, because the citizens of my district voted me back into office last November by an overwhelming majority, I feel obligated to serve out this session of the Assembly. I therefore announce that as of June 20, 2013, the last day of the session, I resign my position.” |
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