Michigan Rep. John Conyers says he is stepping aside as the top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee as he is being investigated for allegations for sexually harassing female staff members. The 88-year-old says he denies the allegations and would like to keep his leadership role on the panel, in a statement on Sunday. However, he says he "cannot in good conscience" allow the charges to be an undue distraction to his House colleagues while the investigation continues. The House Ethics Committee is investigating Conyers after receiving allegations of sexual harassment and age discrimination involving staff members as well as using "official resources for impermissible personal purposes." House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi refuses to criticize Conyers, "John Conyers is an icon in our country. He's done a great deal to protect women." Pelosi placed responsibility on the House Ethics Committee to investigate the allegations, and for Conyers to "do the right thing." Sources: www.click2houston.com/news/rep-john-conyers-steps-aside-as-top-democrat-on-house-judiciary-committee http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/26/politics/pelosi-conyers-icon-mtp/index.html
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