BREAKING: Sen. Al Franken expected to resign in wake of sexual misconduct allegations, reports say

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., is expected to resign Thursday, NBC News and CNN reported, 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. On Wednesday, dozens of his Democratic colleagues called for the second-term Senator and former comedian to resign. Franken will become 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