Washington (CNN) Rep. Patrick Meehan announced he is resigning from the House effective Friday. The Pennsylvania Republican said in January he would not seek re-election, while under fire for using taxpayer money for a payment to a former staff member after a sexual harassment accusation. "And since I have chosen to resign, the inquiry will not become a burden to taxpayers and committee staff." He also announced he'd pay back the $39,000 used to settle the sexual harassment accusation. "I will pay $39,000.00 to the U.S. Treasury to reimburse for the severance payment that was made from my office account," he said.

Source: CNN April 27, 2018 18:11 UTC