Pennsylvania Dem Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

State Rep. Mike Zabel is accused of stalking and propositioned a colleague

After three women claimed that the lawmaker had harassed them sexually, a Pennsylvania state House Democrat resigned. Washington Post reported.

Mike Zabel, Pennsylvania state representative, announced Wednesday that he was resigning. “focus on my family and my health.” One of the three women claiming harassment is a fellow state representative who claimed Zabel inappropriately touched and touched her.

Abby Major, Republican Representative, stated that Zabel touched Zabel last November at a bar and propositioned Zabel. “was being a creep.” Zabel, the one who was “clearly intoxicated,” Major followed her to her car. Major was forced to ask a colleague for help.

Zabel is the latest Democratic lawmaker. Facing accusations of sexual misconduct. Diego Hernandez, an ex-Democratic lawmaker from Oregon, has resigned amid claims of coercive harassment of sexuality in 2021. Washington Free Beacon reported. Hernandez quickly resigned after some colleagues rallied behind him, saying that he would like to. “focus on my health and family.”

Zabel’s ex-campaign manager, who was also one of those who filed complaints against the Pennsylvania representative voiced concern about Zabel’s excessive alcohol consumption.

“My illness has caused some behavior that I regret, and I agree that additional intervention is necessary for me to fully recover,” Zabel Response Let us know what you think.

After being victimized by Zabel four years ago, a lobbyist suggested that the Pennsylvania House had changed its rules.