Saturday, August 24, 2013

San Diego mayor Bob Filner resigns, denying sexual harassment (VIDEO)




18 women have accused San Diego Mayor of direct sexual harassment  (VIDEO)







The mayor of San Diego, who has been battling sexual harassment allegations by 18 women and a related lawsuit, has finally bowed to calls for him to quit.

Democrat Bob Filner stood aside with an apology to the women concerned, but denied sexually harassing anyone.

His departure follows a deal with the Californian city's council over legal fees for the lawsuit he faces.

City Council President Todd Gloria will now become acting mayor and a special election will be held in 90 days. 

MORE:  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23821504



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