Disgraced, often-underwear clad former Congressman John Conyers successfully denied salacious accusations against him for a very long time. In part, he had his congressional allies to thank, for their willingness to slander his female accusers in the most egregious ways.
By 2017, in the wake of revelations that Conyers used taxpayer dollars to settle his own sexual harassment lawsuits, the writing was on the wall for the 89-year-old lawmaker. No more denials would save him. On December 5, the ailing congressman announced his resignation – effective immediately.