Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Ellis has resigned after reportedly being accused of raping an incapacitated woman at his home several years ago. In a statement written to the House speaker on Monday, the Republican lawmaker said his resignation would be effective immediately, and that serving the district was his "highest professional honor," WTAE reports. His unnamed accuser is reportedly a state employee who never worked directly for Ellis, but had rejected advances from the husband and father-of-two "multiple times before," according to state victim advocate Jennifer Storm. A criminal investigation by the Dauphin County District Attorney is ongoing, but Ellis has yet to be charged with any crime. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"By this letter, I hereby officially tender my resignation as the state representative for the 11th House district, effective immediately."

Source: Fox News March 19, 2019 15:11 UTC