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Rep. Bob Allen Resigns

November 16th, 2007 by Mike Vasilinda

The State Representative busted this summer for propositioning an
undercover police officer for oral sex in a park has resigned. Bob Allen
submitted his resignation Friday. Allen was convicted of a misdemeanor
and put on probation earlier this week. The House Speaker made it clear
that if Allen did not resign, he would be removed from office.
Allen wrote that serving in the House was an honor he will never regret. The letter also makes it clearAllen plans to appeal his conviction. The resignation is effective February 15th or sooner if a replacement can be elected.

Read the Resignation Letter Here

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