BREAKING: Sen. Al Franken says he will resign over sexual harassment allegations, but denies misconduct

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., announced Thursday that he will resign after more than a half dozen women came forward over the past several weeks with allegations that he touched them improperly or made unwanted sexual advances. "I was shocked. I was upset," by the allegations, Franken said on the Senate floor. "Some of the allegations against me simply are not true." Nevertheless, he said, "today I am announcing that in the coming weeks I will be resigning as a member of the United States Senate." Franken also said it was ironic that he is resigning while President Trump, who has bragged of assaulting women, remains in office. Franken becomes the second member of Congress to announce his resignation this week due to sexual harassment allegations. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., stepped down Tuesday after serving 53 years in the House. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108