House GOP leaders urge member accused of sex abuse to resign

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Associated Press

Mark Scolforo, Associated Press
Updated 3:40 pm, Thursday, March 1, 2018

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A state representative was urged Thursday by House Republican leaders to resign amid allegations he forced a woman to have sex after they broke up and threatened to kill another while driving at a high speed and brandishing a gun.

The chamber's seven highest-ranking GOP leaders released a statement that said the claims should be properly investigated by police but Republican Rep. Nick Miccarelli of Delaware County should step down in the meantime.

"What we have in front of the House right now is about the integrity of the institution, the safety of its staff and members, and the best paths forward for the individuals involved — the accusers and accused, as well as their respective families," the statement read. "With that in mind, it would be in the best interest of all involved if Rep. Miccarelli would resign."

A state official and a campaign consultant filed a complaint about Miccarelli with the House about three weeks ago, making allegations he has vigorously denied. Messages seeking comment from him were not returned Thursday. The story was first reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Caucus newspaper.

Read more: https://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/House-GOP-leaders-urge-member-accused-of-sex-12720686.php

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Rep. Nick Miccarelli
Pennsylvania state Rep. Nick Miccarelli rides
in the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry.

[samnsara]

1. well he looks creepy enough for it to be true....

( is it ok to use the word 'creepy' here?)

[Turbineguy]

2. How unfair!

That type of treatment is reserved for Democrats only!

[TheDebbieDee]

3. Look at that phreak in the bottom picture...

Just sitting there like his dick and not his tie is hanging out!

[groundloop]

4. When will they urge the Groper In Chief to resign?

If they're so damned concerned about their image they need to be pushing 45* and Pence out the door.

[lkinwi]

5. Another Republican who thinks that he can get away with it if he denies it.

[gopiscrap]

6. I feel bad and fear for the horse

[ffr]

7. An election must be around the corner. Conservatives usually give promotions

for bad, indecent behavior.

Oh, look, there is an election coming up. Beware the moderate conservative swine.