Robert Earl Filner (September 4, 1942 – April 20, 2025) was an American politician who was the 35th mayor of San Diego from December 2012 through August 2013, when he resigned amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment. [1]

Apr 29, 2025 · He had held the office for less than nine months of a four-year term after becoming San Diego’s first Democratic mayor in 20 years. Born Sept. 4, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Robert Earl Filner waded into politics as a sophomore at Cornell University, when he joined the Freedom Riders in the 1961 in their campaign against a segregated South.

4 days ago · Bob Filner speaking in Washington in 2007, when he was a member of Congress. After serving 20 years in the House, he was elected Mayor of San Diego.

Apr 28, 2025 · Bob Filner, the indefatigable politician who served as a member of congress and then mayor of San Diego before accusations of sexual assault and harassment forced him from office, died April 20. As a young activist, Filner landed in jail while participating in actions with the Freedom Riders, including former U.S. Rep. John Lewis.

Apr 29, 2025 · Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, right, sits in court with Earll Pott, a member of his defense team, on Monday, Dec. 9, 2013 in San Diego. Filner was sentenced to three months of home ...

Apr 28, 2025 · Bob Filner, the long-time politician who served as a member of Congress and mayor of San Diego before accusations of sexual harassment and battery forced his exit from public office, has died. He ...

Apr 28, 2025 · Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, who resigned in disgrace amid a sexual assault and harassment scandal, died this month at the age of 82. Filner served 20 years in Congress before his election ...

Apr 29, 2025 · SAN DIEGO — Bob Filner, a former California congressman and San Diego mayor before resigning amid sexual harassment claims in 2013, has died. According to an obituary, Filner died on April 20, 2025.

Apr 29, 2025 · Bob Filner, a 10-term U.S. congressman whose long political career ended abruptly after he was elected mayor of San Diego and driven from office amid sexual misconduct allegations, has died.

Apr 28, 2025 · Bob Filner, the former California congressman who served as mayor of San Diego before resigning over sexual misconduct and harassment allegations, died this month at age 82.