From a news report filed at 6 pm today, the House Speaker…
… said in an interview this afternoon that he will resign from the Legislature on Tuesday, saying he is proud of his record and is leaving with his ”head high”…
… has endured public scrutiny because of influence-peddling allegations involving close his friends [sic], was sending a letter to his House colleagues tonight informing them of his decision.
Despite the swirl of ethics controversies, he insisted … he is leaving with a clear conscience as he steps down …
… denied that the ethics issues that have tarnished his public image are playing a role in his departure.
Of course, that’s about Massachusetts House Speaker Sal DiMasi.