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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania lawmaker who is the subject of a protection-from-abuse order against him by another lawmaker over claims he was violent and abusive toward her says he won't run for re-election.
State Rep. Nick Miccarelli said in a statement Wednesday that he's decided to remove his name from the ballot. Miccarelli says it's in his best interest to move on to a new chapter.
Miccarelli has said fellow Republican Rep. Tarah Toohil's allegations are false.
Toohil alleges Miccarelli pulled a gun and threatened to kill her when they dated several years ago. She also says he's been physically intimidating her at the Capitol this year.
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