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August-30-95

NOW asks for Reynolds' Resignation

NOW has called on Representative Mel Reynolds to quit immediately. The Illinois Democrat was convicted last week of eleven counts of sexual misconduct and of having sex with a minor. NOW Vice President Rosemary Dempsey stated that such activity was incompatible with service as a public official. Reynolds, who faces sentencing on September 12, plans to ask for a new trial or file an appeal

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