According to page Los Angeles Times, Tuesday, July 26, 2011, congressman from Oregon resigned after news broke of sexual relationship with a 18-year-old woman last year. This woman is the child of a close friend as well as donors to the campaign Wu.
Women who are unnamed, said his sexual relationship with Wu undesirable. Wu was charged with criminal because the victim was admitted to not having enough evidence to the police report filed.
However, the minority leader in congress, Nanci Pelosi, demanding an investigation into the code of conduct regarding this case. Wu finally chose retreat, for reasons of family honor.
"I can not take care of my family as I would like if a congressman while struggling with these serious allegations. The life of my children priority than others," said Democrat congressman from this.
Wu previously recorded ever take medication for psychiatric illness. He also stir the Congress by sending her picture wearing tiger costumes to its staff.
Unclear when Wu would actually resign. However, efforts for the seat after the death of Wu has already begun. Parliamentary elections will be held only when Wu retreat. Democrats believe they can win these seats.
Wu is the third congress members who resigned due to scandal. In June, Anthony Weiner of the Republican party down after pleading often send lewd pictures to a woman on the internet. Earlier in February, Christopher Lee, also from the Republican, resigned after an email seduction and a picture of him shirtless spread on the internet.
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