Skelos Resigns as Majority Leader

Dean Skelos is reportedly stepping down from his post as State Senate Majority Leader.

Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) announced in a meeting with other Republicans he will give up his post, The New York Daily News reported. 

The announcement comes a week after Skelos, 67, and his son, Adam, 32, were taken into custody at FBI headquarters in Manhattan. The father and son face a total of six charges, including two counts of solicitation of bribes, three counts of extortion, and one count of conspiracy.

“Dean Skelos unlawfully used his power and influence as Senate Majority Leader, repeatedly, to illegally enrich his son, Adam, and indirectly, himself,” said U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara.

Senate Education Committee Chairman John Flanagan (R-Smithtown) will reportedly replace Skelos.

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