Aide says US congressman seen kissing aide on video won’t seek-re-election

NEW ORLEANS – A top aide to a Republican congressman seen in a video released earlier this month kissing a female aide at his office will not seek re-election.

Vance McAllister chief of staff Adam Terry told The Associated Press Monday that McAllister intends to complete his term. The congressman from Louisiana previously had said he would not resign. The general election is in December.

After the video was released, McAllister apologized. The aide resigned. Another aide accused of releasing the video later resigned.

McAllister, a married father of five, has stayed out of public sight, saying he would be with his family during Congress’ Easter recess. He could not immediately be reached Monday for comment.

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