Lawmaker Quits Amid Child Porn Investigation
A Republican member of the Maryland Legislature has resigned after authorities raided his home and took several items, including his computer, during a child pornography investigation. According to the Baltimore Examiner, state Delegate Robert McKee had been a sponsor of the Child Protection From Predators Act.A Republican member of the Maryland Legislature has resigned after authorities raided his home and took several items, including his computer, during a child pornography investigation. According to the Baltimore Examiner, state Delegate Robert McKee had been a sponsor of the Child Protection From Predators Act and had worked with the Big Brothers Big Sisters youth mentoring program for 29 years.
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McKee, who also resigned as executive director of a mentoring program for youth, called the investigation “deeply embarrassing” and said he is “seeking treatment.”
“My primary focus is to get well and stay well,” McKee wrote in a statement. “I know this can only happen with the support and prayers of my family and friends and the help of professionals.”
FBI Special Agent Richard Wolf said the bureau’s cyber crimes unit is working with Washington County authorities on the investigation. Mullendore, who said there was a child in the home when the search was conducted, said no charges have been filed against McKee. He said he did not know the status of the child now.
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