Pennsylvania Rep. Tim Murphy resigned from Congress on Thursday amid allegations that the pro-life Republican asked his mistress to get an abortion.
“This afternoon I received a letter of resignation from Congressman Tim Murphy, effective October 21,” Speaker Paul Ryan said in a statement Thursday. “It was Dr. Murphy’s decision to move on to the next chapter of his life, and I support it.”
Murphy, who’s also a practicing psychologist, first announced his intention to retire in a statement released Wednesday. The congressman – who was serving his eighth term — said he planned to “take personal time to seek help...
“This afternoon I received a letter of resignation from Congressman Tim Murphy, effective October 21,” Speaker Paul Ryan said in a statement Thursday. “It was Dr. Murphy’s decision to move on to the next chapter of his life, and I support it.”
Murphy, who’s also a practicing psychologist, first announced his intention to retire in a statement released Wednesday. The congressman – who was serving his eighth term — said he planned to “take personal time to seek help...
- 10/5/2017
- by Tierney McAfee
- PEOPLE.com
Pennsylvania congressman Tim Murphy announced he will retire at the end of his term after allegations that he asked his mistress to get an abortion during a pregnancy scare.
In a statement released Wednesday, the congressman – who is serving his eighth term — said he plans to “take personal time to seek help as my family and I continue to work through our personal difficulties.”
Weeks ago, Murphy, 64, admitted to having an affair with forensic psychologist Shannon Edwards, 32, after the news came to light during her divorce proceedings.
Murphy is married to wife Nanette and has an adult daughter, Bevin. Edwards is the wife of Dr.
In a statement released Wednesday, the congressman – who is serving his eighth term — said he plans to “take personal time to seek help as my family and I continue to work through our personal difficulties.”
Weeks ago, Murphy, 64, admitted to having an affair with forensic psychologist Shannon Edwards, 32, after the news came to light during her divorce proceedings.
Murphy is married to wife Nanette and has an adult daughter, Bevin. Edwards is the wife of Dr.
- 10/5/2017
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
A Pennsylvania congressman has confirmed that he had an extramarital affair with a married 32-year-old woman – an announcement that came after it was as the Republican politician was expected to be deposed in the couple’s divorce.
Rep. Tim Murphy, 64, came clean in a Wednesday statement issued through his attorney, admitting that he was romantically involved with forensic psychologist Shannon Edwards, the wife of Dr. Jesse Sally, a sports medicine physician, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
“Last year I became involved in an affair with a personal friend. This is nobody’s fault but my own, and I offer no excuses,...
Rep. Tim Murphy, 64, came clean in a Wednesday statement issued through his attorney, admitting that he was romantically involved with forensic psychologist Shannon Edwards, the wife of Dr. Jesse Sally, a sports medicine physician, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
“Last year I became involved in an affair with a personal friend. This is nobody’s fault but my own, and I offer no excuses,...
- 9/7/2017
- by Char Adams
- PEOPLE.com
With nominations for the 2012 Emmy Awards scheduled to be announced by Nick Offerman and Kerry Washington on July 14, staff writer Dan Forcella is here to give you a quick overview of each category, his predictions for the 2012 nominations, and his Emmy Wish Lists for who ought to be on the ballot.
Among the categories we've already previewed/predicted: Lead Actor Comedy and Lead Actress Comedy...
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Moving onto Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, we are handed one of the stranger categories of the Emmys. Stacked with talent, it is amazing that the Academy continues to give all the nominations to the Modern Family guys. Last year's winner, Ty Burrell, should be the favorite once again, but his pretend relatives will be right behind him.
Prediction
Ty Burrell - Modern Family
Jesse Tyler Ferguson - Modern Family
Max Greenfield - New Girl
Nick Offerman - Parks and Recreation...
Among the categories we've already previewed/predicted: Lead Actor Comedy and Lead Actress Comedy...
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Moving onto Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, we are handed one of the stranger categories of the Emmys. Stacked with talent, it is amazing that the Academy continues to give all the nominations to the Modern Family guys. Last year's winner, Ty Burrell, should be the favorite once again, but his pretend relatives will be right behind him.
Prediction
Ty Burrell - Modern Family
Jesse Tyler Ferguson - Modern Family
Max Greenfield - New Girl
Nick Offerman - Parks and Recreation...
- 6/20/2012
- by d4cella@gmail.com (Dan Forcella)
- TVfanatic
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