Seattle mayor ends re-election bid after sexual abuse claims
SEATTLE — For weeks Seattle Mayor Ed Murray pushed ahead with plans for his re-election campaign despite claims by men he sexually abused them decades ago when they were teenagers, allegations Murray vehemently denied.
But Murray announced Tuesday he was abandoning his bid for a second term, saying it would be best for the city.
“It tears me to pieces to step away but I believe it’s in the best interest of this city that I love,” said Murray, 62, flanked by his husband and tearful supporters.
He said he will serve out his term through the end of this year.