Thad Viers, South Carolina Lawmaker, Resigns Ahead Of Indictment

Thad Viers

South Carolina Rep. Thad Viers, R-Horry, has announced his resignation from the House of Representatives during a legislative session Wednesday morning.

Viers, who faces charges of first-degree harassment after an incident involving his 28-year-old girlfriend, said he was resigning because he will be indicted Thursday in regards to the incident, according to a report from The State.

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Comments

[zorba4422]

10:37 PM on 03/21/2012

At least he resign, didn't wait for someone to come and throw him out

[Swanchek]

08:32 PM on 03/21/2012

He really has a nice smile.

[Purple Possum]

06:13 PM on 03/21/2012

Just another chapter in the GOP war on Women.

[windy33]

03:52 PM on 03/21/2012

walker please do the same here in wisconsin. save us all the time and money it will take to oust your arse. this guy is setting an example for you. PLEASE TAKE IT.

[Buttercup690]

02:02 PM on 03/21/2012

No joke, he is also alleged to have had an affair with Nikki Haley during an education conference in Vegas, after a wild night at the bars.

[Demidan]

03:11 PM on 03/21/2012

That's what drinking will get you,,,Nikki.

[BetterDeadthanRedState]

05:26 PM on 03/21/2012

They're considering suing Las Vegas for false advertising.

[HOMEY1]

01:57 PM on 03/21/2012

look at that gomer. he tipifies the sc culture GomersOnParade gop

[Buttercup690]

02:04 PM on 03/21/2012

He kept Governor Haley warm in her hotel room late at night.

[HOMEY1]

02:25 PM on 03/21/2012

when you put 32 gomers in one room what do you get? answer below

a full set of teeth