It's no surprise that State Senator Marzilli has decided not to seek re-election this fall.
State Sen. James Marzilli said Thursday he would not seek re-election in the fall after his arrest this week on charges that he groped and made lewd comments to two women.The Arlington Democrat said in a statement that his Statehouse staff "will continue to respond to the needs of constituents within the district" until the end of his term.
Two other Democrats — Arlington Selectman John Hurd and retired firefighter Kenneth Donnelly — already were running for the seat.
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UPDATE: Marzilli admitted to psych ward...
State Sen. James Marzilli was admitted to an area hospital Thursday afternoon, his attorney told WBZ, the same day he decided against seeking re-election after his arrest on charges that he groped and made lewd comments to two women recently.A source close to Marzilli told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity that Marzilli was seeking treatment at McLean Hospital, a psychiatric hospital in Belmont.
