U.S. Rep. Janklow Resigns After Conviction
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Dec 8, 8:58 PM (ET)

FLANDREAU, S.D. (Reuters) - U.S. Rep. Bill Janklow resigned from Congress on Monday following his conviction for manslaughter, stemming from an automobile accident in which he killed a motorcycle rider in a collision, his office said.

Janklow submitted his resignation to House Speaker Dennis Hastert within hours of his conviction following a week-long trial in a South Dakota courtroom.



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