In July 2013, Mayor Bob Filner was accused by multiple women of repeated sexual harassment,Filner apologizes, gets professional help, San Diego Union Tribune, July 11, 2013 and many individuals and groups, including former supporters, called for him to resign. On August 19 Filner and city representatives entered a mediation process, as a result of which Filner agreed to resign, effective August 30, 2013, while the city agreed to limit his legal and financial exposure. Filner subsequently pleaded guilty to one felony count of false imprisonment and two misdemeanor battery charges, and was sentenced to house arrest and probation.
