CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Cranston City Council president Jessica Marino resigned Wednesday evening after receiving backlash for having a romantic relationship with the council's attorney.

The relationship between Council President Marino, a Democrat, and the lawyer, Stephen Angell, has been heavily discussed in city politics over the last few weeks and became public this week.

Angell also stepped down shortly after Marino announced her resignation, which is effective immediately.

More to come.

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