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<h6 class="spaced spaced-xl spaced-top spaced-bottom"><span style="color: #2e2525;"><strong>Pennsylvania State Sen. Michael Folmer resigned Wednesday,</strong></span></h6>
<h6 class="spaced spaced-xl spaced-top spaced-bottom"><span style="color: #2e2525;"><strong>The GOP state senator resigned less than a day after he was charged with possession of child pornography.</strong></span></h6>
<h6 class="spaced spaced-xl spaced-top spaced-bottom"><span style="color: #2e2525;"><strong>Michael Folmer, 63, [R &#8211; Lebanon County], was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography on Tuesday</strong></span></h6>
<h6 class="spaced spaced-xl spaced-top spaced-bottom"><span style="color: #2e2525;"><strong>He was was charged with sexual abuse of children, possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility </strong></span></h6>
<h6 class="spaced spaced-xl spaced-top spaced-bottom"><span style="color: #2e2525;"><strong>Immediately lawmakers, including Gov. Tom Wolf, called for Folmer’s resignation Wednesday before he handed in his notice</strong></span></h6>
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<h6 class="byline-wrapper"><span style="color: var(--color-text);"><span style="color: var(--color-text);"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-330335" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Michael-Folmer-1.jpg" alt="Michael Folmer 1" width="800" height="599" /><strong>Michael Folmer was charged with sexual abuse of children, possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility on Tuesday </strong></span></span><strong style="color: var(--color-text);"><span style="color: var(--color-text);">after investigators allegedly found photos of child porn on his phone</span></strong></h6>
<div><span style="color: var(--color-text);">Pennsylvania State Sen. Michael Folmer resigned Wednesday, less than a day after he was charged with possession of child pornography.<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">Within hours of </span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">Pennsylvania state Sen. Michael Folmer being charged with possession of child pornography, pressure mounted for his resignation from the senate after investigators allegedly found photos of child porn on his phone. He complied on Wednesday morning.<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">Lawmakers around the state, including Gov. Tom Wolf, called for Folmer’s resignation Wednesday before he handed in his notice.<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">“We are sickened and disturbed by the charges brought against Mike Folmer,&#8221; Pennsylvania Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman said in a joint statement.<script type="text/javascript">
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</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">&#8220;We have reviewed the criminal complaint and spoke with Mike Folmer early this morning to insist on his resignation from the Senate. We are in receipt of his letter of resignation and the 48th Senatorial District seat is now vacant.”<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">Folmer, a 63-year-old, four-term Republican from Lebanon County, was found with images on his phone after officials, including the Department of Homeland Security, executed a search warrant at his home Tuesday, according to a press release from Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">State Sen. Michael Folmer was charged with possession of child pornography late Tuesday night, officials announced.<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">He was formally charged with sexual abuse of children, possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility.</span></div>
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</span><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-330336" src="https://konniemoments.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Michael-Folmer-2.jpg" alt="Michael Folmer 2" width="800" height="529" /><strong>Hours after <span style="color: var(--color-text);">Pennsylvania state Sen. Michael Folmer [photo], was charged with possession of child pornography, pressure mounted for his resignation from the senate. He complied on Wednesday morning</span></strong></h6>
<p><span style="color: var(--color-text);">Folmer, who was first elected to the state Senate in 2006, was found with images on his phone after officials, including the Department of Homeland Security, served a search warrant at his home Tuesday, according to a press release from Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro.<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">Officials began their investigation after a tip that someone had uploaded child pornography on Tumblr, according to the AG’s office.<br />
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</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">“This defendant serves as a state Senator and was entrusted to honor and represent his community in the Pennsylvania Capitol,” Shapiro said in a statement. “I will continue to say it — no one is above the law, no matter what position of power they hold. I will continue to work to protect children and hold those who abuse them accountable.”<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">Folmer was formally charged with sexual abuse of children, possession of child pornography and criminal use of a communication facility.<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">Gov. Tom Wolf called for Folmer’s resignation early Wednesday.<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">“We elect leaders to serve as a voice for those who do not have the ability to advocate for their own needs, demanding that they will protect our children, families, and communities,&#8221; he said in a statement.<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">&#8220;The charges against Senator Folmer are disgusting and beyond comprehension, and show he has taken advantage of the trust and privilege afforded by the people of Pennsylvania. He should immediately resign.”<br />
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</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">Folmer was also removed from his position as chairman of the Senate State Government Committee after the charges were filed.<br />
</span><span style="color: var(--color-text);">“We are shocked to learn tonight of the allegations made against Senator Folmer,&#8221; Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati and Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman said in a joint statement. &#8220;We will fully cooperate with law enforcement regarding this deeply disturbing matter.</span></p>
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Pennsylvania state Sen Michael Folmer resigns hours after child pornography arrest amidst call from both sides for his resignation from senate
