Bob Filner, a former U.S. congressman who also had an embattled term as San Diego mayor, dies at 82

Former U.S. congressman Bob Filner dies

SAN DIEGO — Bob Filner, a 10-term U.S. congressman whose long political career ended abruptly after he was elected mayor of San Diego and driven from office amid sexual misconduct allegations, has died. He was 82.

Bob Filner, a former U.S. congressman who also had an embattled term as San Diego mayor, dies at 82

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bob Filner, a 10-term U.S. congressman whose long political career ended abruptly after he was elected mayor of San Diego and driven from office amid sexual misconduct allegations, has died. He was 82. Filner passed away April 20 with his children by his side, according to an obituary published Tuesday in the San Diego Union-Tribune. No cause was given. The newspaper reported that he was residing at an assisted living facility i…

Bob Filner, former mayor and lawmaker accused of harassment, dies at 82, leaving complicated legacy

It was a new day in San Diego back in 2012, when voters elected a Democrat to the Mayor’s Office for the first time in a generation. Ten-term Rep. Bob Filner had successfully traded a comfortable chair in the U.S. Congress for the hot seat of his adopted hometown’s highest office, where the responsibilities — and personal scrutiny — loomed far larger than in the nation’s capital. He had already been dogged by rumors of inappropriate behavior, bu…

Bob Filner, the ex-mayor of San Diego mired by sexual misconduct, dead at 82

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Bob Filner, the long-time politician who served as a member of Congress and mayor of San Diego before accusations of sexual harassment and battery forced his exit from public office, has died. He was 82. Filner passed away last week, on Sunday, April 20, a friend of his confirmed to FOX 5/KUSI. A cause of death has not been disclosed. Prior to his death, the former San Diego mayor remained a contentious figure in the cit…

Ex-San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Dies at 82

Bob Filner, the indefatigable politician who served as a member of congress and then mayor of San Diego before accusations of sexual assault and harassment forced him from office, died April 20.As a young activist, Filner landed in jail while participating in actions with the Freedom Riders, including former U.S. Rep. John Lewis. Over his career, he relentlessly annoyed opponents and rivals and even his allies, operating from a theory of “creati…

Former Congressman and S.D. Mayor Bob Filner Dead at 82 - San Diego Jewish World

Former San Diego Mayor, Congressman, Councilman and School Board Member Bob Filner died Sunday, April 20, in a retirement home in this Orange County city.  He was 82.