Anthony Weiner Files for City Council Run

Former Congressman Anthony Weiner has filed paperwork to run for a City Council seat in Manhattan's Lower East Side, marking his potential return to politics after a series of sexting scandals that led to his resignation and federal prison time. Weiner, who served from 1992 to 2011, was convicted in 2017 for sexting a minor, resulting in a jail sentence and his registration as a sex offender. His candidacy is currently in an exploratory stage, as he aims for the seat currently held by term-limited Councilwoman Carlina Rivera. Despite the controversies surrounding his past, Weiner has expressed a desire to reconnect with constituents and plans to present his vision through a forthcoming book titled '25 ideas for 25'. The race is expected to be competitive with several candidates already in the running. Weiner has yet to address how he would confront the public's perception of his past during the campaign.