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Calif. Attorney General Investigating San Diego Mayor Bob Filner

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filner?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1377370157809Bill Wechter/Getty Images(SAN DIEGO) — The California Attorney General’s office has launched a criminal investigation into San Diego Mayor Bob Filner in the wake of allegations of sexual harassment.

The investigation has been underway for about two weeks, ABC 10 News in San Diego reports.

A total of 18 women have accused Filner of sexual harassment.

On Friday, Filner announced he will be resigning as mayor, effective Aug. 30.

According to ABC 10 News in San Diego, Filner’s resignation will not impact the investigation into the harassment allegations.

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