Update: Missouri Governor Eric Greitens has resigned as of 4:15pm
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri Governor Eric Greitens announced his resignation Tuesday afternoon amid a pair of scandals involving separate allegations of invasion of privacy and campaign finance violations. The resignation will be effective Friday afternoon.
The governor gave a news conference from his office at the Missouri Capitol at 4:15 p.m.
Lt. Gov. Mike Parson was summoned to the capital and expected to assume the governorship the same day.
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There were several other sources stating that this was going to happen today.
A source close to @EricGreitens says he’ll resign today – presser scheduled in about 15 minutes.
Heard in a text from @mikeparson, the lieutenant governor, who a source said the Highway Patrol was dispatched to pick up: “On my way to jeff. All I can say.” #MOLeg
— Eli Yokley (@eyokley) May 29, 2018
BREAKING: sources tell Fox News Governor Greitens will resign today.
— Matt Finn (@MattFinnFNC) May 29, 2018
Missouri Gov. Greitens expected to resign today amid sexual misconduct scandal, sources say https://t.co/1pvaw0gSfH pic.twitter.com/hAJGxQS3qI
— Fox News (@FoxNews) May 29, 2018
This is a developing story and we will keep you updated as it progresses!