Robert Earl Filner (born September 4, 1942) is an American former politician who was the 35th mayor of San Diego from December 2012 through August 2013, when he resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment. [3] . He later pleaded guilty to state charges of false imprisonment and battery. He is a member of the Democratic Party.

Aug 23, 2023 · Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner announced his resignation 10 years ago. Advocates for survivors say the scandal was a precursor to the #MeToo movement.

Oct 15, 2013 · SAN DIEGO – Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today announced that former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has plead guilty to one count of felony false imprisonment and two counts of misdemeanor battery. Filner entered his guilty …

Dec 9, 2013 · Filner, who resigned amid widespread allegations of sexual harassment, pleaded guilty in October to one felony and two misdemeanors for placing a woman in a headlock, kissing...

Oct 15, 2013 · Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, forced to resign in August amid allegations of sexual harassment, pleaded guilty Tuesday to a felony criminal charge for false imprisonment and two misdemeanor...

Bob Filner (D) is an American politician who previously served as mayor of San Diego and as a member of Congress. Filner was a member of the U.S. House representing California's 51st Congressional District from 1992 to 2012.

Aug 23, 2013 · Mayor Bob Filner, besieged by sexual harassment allegations, has sat down to the negotiating table with a key bargaining chip: His refusal to resign.

Feb 10, 2014 · Disgraced former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner on Monday was free to leave his downtown residential building for the first time in three months, having completed 90 days of house arrest. The City...

Aug 24, 2013 · SAN DIEGO — Mayor Bob Filner resigned on Friday under a barrage of sexual harassment complaints, offering an apology to his accusers while still denying the allegations and blaming his...

Dec 7, 2013 · Bob Filner was ordered Monday to 90 days home confinement as punishment for three criminal charges connected to the sexual harassment scandal that ended his term as San Diego mayor. The...