NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct has told his Republican colleagues that he won’t run for reelection in 2020.
The Tennessean reports state Rep. David Byrd[1] announced his decision during a closed-door caucus meeting shortly before the start of Friday’s special legislative session. The newspaper’s story says a reporter heard the discussion, which took place in the legislative library.
Byrd[2] has attracted increased scrutiny for more than a year after being accused by three women of sexual misconduct three decades ago when he was a high school teacher and coach. He was never charged. Two women alleged Byrd[3] inappropriately touched them. The third said Byrd[4] tried to.
Byrd[5] has not outright denied the allegations, but has said he’s sorry if he hurt or emotionally upset any of his students.Sign up for Daily Newsletters
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