let's listen. >> i started my political career facing lynch mobs. and i think we have just faced one here in san diego. and you're going to have to deal with that. in a lynch mob mentality, rumors become allegations, allegations become facts, facts become evidence of sexual harassment, which have led to demands for my resignation and recall. >> reporter: filner also said that despite those apologies for his behavior, he claims he never sexually harassed anyone. nonetheless, the city council voted 7-0 to accept his resignation and help him fight the sexual harassment lawsuit, the one that he is facing so far. we don't know if the other 17 that have come forward and publicly accused him of inappropriate behavior are going