Duvall Denies Affairs, Says they were Tall Tales

Assemblyman Mike Duvall sits at his desk in the Assembly chambers on Wednesday (AP Photo/Hector Amezcua, The Sacramento Bee)

So Orange County Assemblyman Michael Duvall (R-Yorba Linda) yesterday resigned after being caught on video telling sordid tales of his alleged affairs. Apparently, those were just stories, he said in a statement:

"I want to make it clear that my decision to resign is in no way an admission that I had an affair or affairs. My offense was engaging in inappropriate story-telling and I regret my language and choice of words. The resulting media coverage was proving to be an unneeded distraction to my colleagues and I resigned in the hope that my decision would allow them to return to the business of the state."

Really? He resigned because he was exposed for gossiping about his so-called fantasy life? Excuse us while we remain skeptical until an investigation is completed.