Top Democrat Just Resigned In Disgrace After Sinister Discovery Reveals The Unthinkable According to recent reports, Rep. Chaka Fattah was convicted earlier this week of charges including racketeering, bank fraud, mail fraud and wire fraud. Not surprisingly, his resignation followed shortly thereafter. Mr. Fattah has betrayed the trust of this institution and the people of Pennsylvania, and for that he should resign immediately from the House of Representatives, House Speaker Paul Ryan issued in a statement. We must hold members to the highest ethical standard, and I hope that Democratic leaders will join me in seeking his immediate resignation. Fattah had previously stated that he would resign in October, but he changed his tune. In my previous letter I indicated a later resignation date in order to provide for an orderly transition of my officer after 21 years of service in the House, Fattah wrote. However, out of respect for the entire House Leadership, and so as not to cause a distraction from the Houses work for the people, I have changed my effective date. This week, a jury in a Philadelphia courthouse found Fattah guilty of numerous federal charges, including bribery and money laundering. Fattah could face life in prison, since several of the changes carry a 20-year sentence. Todays decision notwithstanding, it has been my privilege to serve the constituents of the Second Congressional District for over 20 years, Fattah said in a statement shortly after his conviction. It was reported that Fattah, along with some of his co-defendants illegally obtained a $1 million loan in 2007, which they helped repay by using federal and charitable funds. What do you think of Fattahs decision? 