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WATCH: Sen. Al Franken Announces He Will Resign Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Posted on December 7, 2017 · The Minnesota Democrat said he would be stepping down amid allegations of sexual misconduct and calls for his resignation by his colleagues

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Sen. Al Franken Hit With Second Groping Allegation

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Posted on November 20, 2017 · A woman told CNN that Democratic Sen. Al Franken inappropriately touched her in 2010 while taking a photo at the Minnesota State Fair

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