TOP 09 MP Dominik Feri resigns following accusations of sexual assault

TOP 09 MP Dominik Feri has resigned his mandate following accusations of sexual assault and improper conduct by several women. Feri announced on Tuesday that he was vacating his seat in the lower house and would not run in October’s general elections so as to protect his party’s interests.

In a statement for the ctk news agency Feri rejected claims that he had committed rape, although conceded that his behaviour may have been inappropriate at times and apologized for it. He said he would defend his name in court.

Denik N recently published the testimonies of several women, some of whom claim that Feri had forced them to have sex against their will. Others confided that he had asked them for nude photos. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.