Rep. Jeff Hoover, Accused Of Sexual Harassment, Leaves Hospital

LOUISVILLE, KY — Kentucky's former Republican House speaker left the hospital where he underwent treatment after resigning his position as a lawmaker amid sexual harassment allegations.

Speaker Pro Tem David Osborne said Tuesday that Rep. Jeff Hoover's release from the hospital was confirmed by Hoover's family. Osborne says Hoover is "doing well" and his family requests privacy as he recovers at home.

Hoover was the first Republican in nearly 100 years to serve as speaker when he was elected to the post in January.

Hoover was hospitalized last week for a heart-related issue.

He recently acknowledged being one of four lawmakers who settled a sexual harassment allegation outside of court with a staff member. Hoover denied the harassment allegation but said he sent inappropriate but consensual text messages.

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