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    1 Charge Against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens Dropped As He Resigns From Office

    Greitens has faced possible charges from multiple prosecutors, in two separate scandals: one about alleged sexual misconduct and blackmail, the other about accusations of campaign finance violations.
    by Camila Domonoske May 30, 2018 2 minutes
    Gov. Eric Greitens delivers the keynote address at a police memorial prayer breakfast on April 25, at the St. Charles Convention Center. Greitens has announced he will resign on Friday.

    Updated at 3:26 p.m. ET

    Prosecutors have dropped one felony charge against Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, who will be will be resigning on Friday amid scandals about alleged misbehavior on the campaign trail and in the bedroom.

    The governor's resignation was the result of a deal with prosecutors, who agreed to drop the charge if Greitens stepped down,.

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