A Maryland State Delegate who is under investigation for possession of child pornography has announced his resignation.
From the Baltimore Sun
A state delegate who is under investigation concerning possession of child pornography announced Friday that he will resign from office, shocking Annapolis and the quiet neighborhood where he lives.
Washington County Sheriff Doug Mullendore said deputies searched the Hagerstown residence of Del. Robert A. McKee on Jan. 31 within 24 hours of receiving a tip that "child pornography was located in the home."
"As a result, we did seize several computers, several videotapes and other printed material," he said.
I can't really say I am surprised here. But it gets worse...
McKee, who is unmarried and has no children, said in a statement he was resigning his position as delegate and as executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Washington County [...] McKee, who was active in numerous youth athletic and civic groups in his district, was among the General Assembly's leading advocates on children's issues. This year, he co-sponsored a bill that would deny child sexual predators the ability to earn good- conduct credits on their prison sentences. In prior years, he was a co-sponsor of legislation aimed at toughening penalties for sex offenders, or barring them from working in schools.
And now for the best part, he's going to get better folks..
He said he has instructed his attorney -- former Del. Timothy F. Maloney -- to cooperate with law enforcement officials. McKee also said he intends to enter treatment, but did not say what kind of treatment he would seek.
"My primary focus is to get well and stay well. I know this can happen only with the support and prayers of my family and friends and the help of professionals," he said in the statement.
Apparently praying helps when you're a pedophile.
Anyone else feeling sick to their stomach?