Detroit (CNN) Embattled Democratic Rep. John Conyers told a Detroit area radio show that he'll step down from his seat in Congress Tuesday, the first member of Congress to resign amid a nationwide reckoning over sexual harassment in the workplace. Members of the Democratic leadership , including Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Jim Clyburn, one of the elder members of the Congressional Black Caucus, all called on Conyers to step down. While Conyers endorsed his son, it's unclear whether John Conyers III would be the only member of the family running for that seat. In the days following the allegations, Conyers had fiercely denied the allegations against him and vowed to fight to clear his name. Conyers not the only caseConyers' resignation comes amid a flurry of activity on Capitol Hill regarding sexual harassment and misconduct.

Source: CNN December 05, 2017 15:28 UTC