BREAKING: Rep. John Conyers says he will 'retire today' from his congressional seat amid accusations of sexually harassing his employees. Conyers is the longest-serving active member of Congress

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Facing a rising chorus of voices demanding he step down because of sexual harassment claims, U.S. Rep. John Conyers, D-Mich., is leaving the seat he has held for more than five decades, a swift and crushing fall from grace for a civil rights icon and the longest-serving active member of Congress. On a Detroit radio show he said he endorses his son, John Conyers III, to replace him. 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