Congressman Blake Farenthold announces resignation amid sex harassment scandal
"Since being elected to
"While I planned on serving out the remainder of my term in
The embattled politician's resignation comes after it was revealed that he used
Greene alleged that Farenthold admitted to having "wet dreams" about her -- claims that he denied.
His resignation is effective at
"Leaving my service in the House, I'm able to look back at the entirety of my career in public office and say that it was well worthwhile," he said.
Farenthold pledged to pay back taxpayers, but he has yet to shell out the funds.
The Congressman appeared to have deleted his Twitter account concurrent with the announcement Friday.
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