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| Rep. John Conyers Jr. of Michigan |
Congressman John Conyers Jr. the longest-serving member of the House, announced today during a radio interview that he is retiring
Facing allegations of sexual misconduct, Conyers, who is also the longest-serving African-American in history, endorsed his son, John Conyers III, to replace him.
From The New York Times:
“I am retiring today,” Mr. Conyers said from a hospital in Michigan. “I am in the process of putting together my retirement plans. I will have more about that very soon.”
He continued to deny that he had harassed any of his former employees and said he did not know where the allegations came from.
“My legacy can’t be compromised or diminished in any way by what we are going through now,” Mr. Conyers said. “This too shall pass. My legacy will continue through my children.”
The decision sets up a battle within the Conyers family for his Detroit-area House seat. Ian Conyers, a Michigan state senator and the grandson of Mr. Conyers’s brother, said he also plans to run for the seat held by his 88-year-old great-uncle.
“His doctor advised him that the rigor of another campaign would be too much for him just in terms of his health,” Ian Conyers, 29, said.
Listen to his announcement below.
JUST IN: Rep. John Conyers announced he will retire effective today following sexual harassment allegations against him https://t.co/RNViBXneZ1 pic.twitter.com/GKHOHDwiTy— CNN (@CNN) December 5, 2017
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