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Two recall efforts underway against San Diego Mayor Bob Filner
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Jul 30, 2013
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Two recall efforts underway against San Diego Mayor Bob Filner
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has been fighting accusations of sexual harassment made by several of his former colleagues, and now he's asking the city to pick up the tab for his legal fees.
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner looks down at the podium as he speaks during a news conference at city hall, while a group of city workers look on, Friday, July 26, 2013, in San Diego. Filner said Friday he will undergo therapy after less than a year in office amid allegations that he sexually harassed women. Filner announced his plan for a two-week stay beginning Aug. 5. in a behavioral clinic after a series of women claimed he kissed, groped and placed them in headlocks.
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner looks down at the podium as he speaks during a news conference at city hall, while a group of city workers look on, Friday, July 26, 2013, in San Diego. Filner said Friday he will undergo therapy after less than a year in office amid allegations that he sexually harassed women. Filner announced his plan for a two-week stay beginning Aug. 5. in a behavioral clinic after a series of women claimed he kissed, groped and placed them in headlocks.
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San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has been fighting accusations of sexual harassment made by several of his former colleagues, and now he's asking the city to pick up the tab for his legal fees.

San Diego and the latest in the ongoing saga of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner.

San Diego Mayor Bob Filner has been fighting accusations of sexual harassment made by several of his former colleagues, and now he's asking the city to pick up the tab for his legal fees.

Meanwhile, two separate recall efforts have been launched this week. For the latest we're joined now by Sandyah Dirks, metro reporter for KPBS.