Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) is stepping down as the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee after allegations of sexual harassment.
“After careful consideration and in light of the attention drawn by recent allegations made against me, I have notified the Democratic Leader of my request to step aside as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee during the investigation of these matters,” he said in a statement.
John Conyers is stepping down as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee. pic.twitter.com/uLZ9bgyoSW
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) November 26, 2017
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