Under Fire For Alleged Sexual Harassment, Texas Rep. Blake Farenthold Resigns

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Embattled Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, announced Friday that he has resigned from Congress, months after reports surfaced that he had used taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim by a former staffer. In a statement released on Friday, he said: “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 faced scrutiny over his failure to reimburse taxpayers for an $84,000 settlement with a former staffer who alleged he told her about “wet dreams” and “sexual fantasies” he had about her.
U.S. Representative Blake Farenthold announces his resignation from Congress.