Sean Parnell, the Pennsylvania Senate candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, will suspend his campaign after losing custody of his three children in a court case in which his ex-wife accused him of abuse.
Sean Parnell addresses the 2020 Republican National Convention.
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The Pennsylvania Republican said in a statement that he couldn't continue with his Senate campaign after the judge's decision.
Parnell said in a statement Monday that he does not have any other priorities and that he will ask the court to reconsider the ruling.
Parnell called Trump Monday to inform him of the campaign's suspension before making the announcement public.
Parnell didn't respond to a request for comment.
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Laurie, Parnell's ex- wife, testified in court that the Pennsylvania Republican abused her during their marriage and tried to choke her. Parnell denied the claims under oath, and said the allegations were baseless. Laurie will have sole legal primary custody and primary physical custody of their children, while Parnell will get the kids three weekends a month, according to a docket filed by a Pennsylvania judge on Monday. Parnell was running for the Senate seat that was left vacant by Pat Toomey, who decided not to run for reelection. Parnell was endorsed by Trump in September, despite the fact that he lost his congressional race to Lamb.
The Pennsylvania Senate campaign was suspended by Parnell.
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