Alabama's Governor Resigns Amid Scandal Over Alleged Affair And Cover-Up
Gov. Robert Bentley was accused of abusing his office to try to conceal an affair with a staffer. He was facing impeachment proceedings and has pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors.
by Camila Domonoske
Apr 10, 2017
2 minutes
Updated at 9:05 p.m. ET
Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has resigned after pleading guilty to abusing his office, allegedly to conceal an affair with a political adviser.
Supernumerary District Attorney Ellen Brooks announced Monday that Bentley "pleaded guilty to two misdemeanor charges: failing to file a major contribution report, in violation
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