Story highlights Rep. Trent Franks originally announced Thursday he would resign next monthHe announced Friday he'll resign after discussions with his familyWashington (CNN) Arizona GOP Rep. Trent Franks, who said Thursday he would resign in January after the House Ethics Committee said it would investigate allegations against him of sexual harassment, announced he will instead resign effective Friday. "Last night, my wife was admitted to the hospital in Washington, DC due to an ongoing ailment," he said in a statement Friday. "After discussing options with my family, we came to the conclusion that the best thing for our family now would be for me to tender my previous resignation effective today, December 8, 2017." The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday that it will investigate Franks to determine if he engaged in "conduct that constitutes sexual harassment and/or retaliation for opposing sexual harassment." "Rather than allow a sensationalized trial by media damage those things I love most, this morning I notified House leadership that I will be leaving Congress as of January 31, 2018."

Source: CNN December 08, 2017 20:42 UTC