Florida Republican resigns after fraud charges filed

Florida State Rep. Joe Harding, author and key pusher of the state's "Don't Say Gay" law, has resigned in the wake of being charged with fraud, money laundering and other crimes.

Regarding the current legal matter, I cannot comment on the details of my case. There will be a time when I can tell my story in detail, and I will. For now, let me reassure my constituents and the taxpayers that I repaid every penny of the loan I obtained