FORMER CONGRESSMAN JOHN CONYERS (D-MI) HAS DIED AT AGE 90:

Conyers was the only African American lawmaker in history to mark a golden anniversary in office. But after 53 years on the hill, his career would come to a stunning and sudden end in 2017 when former staffers came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.

He denied the claims. But the congressman who fought so hard for the rights of others did not think he could get a fair shake in his own battle.

He retired from congress the very day he issued this statement saying: “I cannot allow the great work of this body to be distracted from their important wok or the goals of the Democratic Party to be distracted.”

Given the totality of the circumstance of not being afforded the right of due process and to preserve my legacy and good name, I am retiring.”

“I hope that my retirement will be viewed in the larger perspective of my record.”

Flashback: ABC’s Cokie Roberts: Oh, We All Knew To Avoid Getting In An Elevator With Rep. Conyers.