
Former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, has died. He was 63. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. He died in a Corpus Christi hospital and suffered heart and liver problems in recent years, Steve Ray, his former longtime political consultant, said. Farenthold’s wife, Debbie Farenthold, confirmed that he died Friday. Farenthold was elected in 2010, upsetting long-serving Democratic U.S. Rep.
Main Idea: Former Texas U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left Congress after sexual harassment allegations, has died at 63.
Key Points:
Farenthold’s death closes a public record tied to harassment claims, which may leave voters with fewer chances to hear answers or see accountability.
His past focus on crime and transparency may still matter to communities that cared about those issues.
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