TRENTON, New Jersey (CNN) -- New Jersey Gov. James McGreevey -- who said he would step down in November after admitting an extramarital gay affair -- faced pressure Friday to resign immediately amid accusations that he abused his office and power to pursue a sexual relationship with the man.
"While employed by one of the most powerful politicians in the country, New Jersey Governor McGreevey, I was the victim of repeated sexual advances by him," said attorney Allen Lowy, reading a statement on behalf of his client Golan Cipel.
McGreevey, who stunned the political world with his announcement Thursday that he is gay, had cheated on his wife and would leave office in three months, has not publicly identified the man he was involved with.
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While I understand why McGreevey wants to wait until 15 November, I don't think he should go through with it. I think he should get the fuck out now. NJ is certiainly Democratic, and I'm pretty sure we would win a special election held this November. This ploy of McGreevey's sounds too much like something the Republicans would do out of desperation; remember Florida 2000. Resign now, Jim, let's put this to bed so the Republicans can't scream.
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