BREAKING: Marzilli Resigns
by Aaron Margolis, November 14th, 2008 at 05:22pm
PolitickerMA.com reports that James Marzilli has resigned.
Jim Marzilli has resigned from the state Senate, according to Senate President Therese Murray’s office.
In a letter to Murray, Marzilli, an Arlington Democrat, stated: “I hereby offer my resignation, effective 5 P.M., November 14.”
Marzilli is currently faces numerous charges of sexual assault. He was again in the news this week for travelling to Berlin, Germany, in October for an environmental summit as a representative of the Massachusetts state Senate.
Murray, who called Marzilli’s trip “completely outrageous” on Thursday, commended him for resigning.
“In deference to the need for public trust on matters before this great institution, Jim Marzilli has made the right decision for the Massachusetts Senate, the citizens of the commonwealth, and himself,” Murray said in a statement. “While the Senate deals with the conduct of another member, Jim Marzilli’s resignation will begin the process of restoring the public’s trust in their government.”
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3 Comments
1. John K | November 15th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
One down, two to go. Wilkerson and DiMasi, what are you waiting for?
2. V | November 16th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
I’m wondering if he’ll get to keep his pension…….
3. gemma | November 18th, 2008 at 7:36 am
I’m sure he counted the days and was assured of his pension before he penned that resignation. My trust will be restored when 80% of the current crop of hacks resigns.