Rep. David Wu Resigning From Congress Over Sexual Encounter Allegations

Democratic Congressman David Wu from Oregon has announced that he will resign from office in the aftermath of allegations he made sexual advances towards an 18-year-old woman. Just 24 hours ago, Wu said he would complete his term, but now he is following in the footsteps of former Congressman Anthony Weiner by submitting his resignation.

Democratic leaders had called for an ethics investigation after the initial reports of the sexual encounter, and Wu immediately claimed that whatever occurred was consensual. However, the pressure apparently intensified around Wu, and now he stated that he will step down pending “resolution” of the debt ceiling crisis.

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