SAN DIEGO (AP) — Bob Filner is embroiled in turmoil less than a year after being elected San Diego’s first Democratic mayor in 20 years, facing old questions about his confrontational style and a new challenge over allegations that he sexually harassed women.Filner on Thursday rejected calls from prominent former supporters to resign but he apologized for mistreating women and pleaded with voters for patience, saying, “I need help.” Without detailing his actions, Filner called his behavior inappropriate and wrong and said he “diminished” the office.
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