Overnight police say a kentucky lawmaker recently accused of sexually molesting a teenage girl has died in an apparent suicide. Representative dan johnson addressed the accusation less than 48 hours ago, denying any wrongdoing, and calling the claims politically motivated. The alleged molestation took place at the church where johnson was a pastor in 2012. Johnsons accuser told police he kissed her and fondled her under her clothes. Police say it appears that late last night johnson stopped his car in a secluded area, then got out and shot himself. An a today. And also breaking overnight pbs suspending distribution of tavis smiley amid what it calls troubling and credible allegations against the news shows host. According to variety an independent investigation found that smiley had engaged in sexual relationships with multiple subordinates. In a statement posted on facebook overnight, smiley said he was as shocked as anyone else by pbs announcement. And he added that he never groped, coerced, or exposed himself inappropriately to any colleague in his entire 30 year career. Developing now the father of a missing teen later found dead now speaking out about the tragic circumstances of what happened. And he is wondering if more could have been done to save his son. Farshid sepehri says he tried to direct police to his missing sons cell phone several times, after 17yearold navid did not return from a party. But he says officers did not listen to him for hours. Sepheri says he found his son in the woods, not far fr sepheri says he found his son in the woods, not far from the home where police had broken up a party. Speaking with us last night he shared more about what happened when he made that tragic discovery. The sepheri family is still waiting on autopsy results to determine exactly how their son died. Police believe the teen may have fallen in the woods while trying to walk home, then died of exposure. Another departure from the white house staff and this one has everyone talking. The white house announcing that Omarosa Manigault newman has resigned from her position. But according to multiple sources the former contestant on the apprentice did not go quietly and actually had to be physically dragged from the building Abcs Cecilia Vega has more. Later this morning omarosa is sitting down with michael later this morning omarosa is sitting down with Michael Strahan in an exclusive interview on good morning america. And you can only see that right here on abc7. Developing now. Republicans later this morning omarosa is sitting down with michael later this morning omarosa is sitting down with Michael Strahan in an exclusive interview on good morning america. And you can only see that right here on abc7. Developing now. Republicans advancing toward final passage of a major tax overhaul. As Gloria Riviera reports the house and senate have a deal to bridge the differences between their two versions of the legislation. Alabama senatorelect doug jones will not vote on the tax bill. The democrat is not expected to be swornin until january. Jones said he received congratulatory phone calls from the president and congressional leaders. The president endorsed jones opponent roy moore who has not conceded and is considering a recount. Coming up a woman suing the Mormon Church, after her children targeted by a predator. Why she says the church is partly to blame. Than average geminid meteor shower tonight temperatures climbing through early next week; 50s return monday today partly to mostly sunny. Breezy and still cold. Highs 3944 winds nw 1015 g 20 tonight clear to partly cloudy. Geminid meteor shower peaks 10pm to 2am. Lows 2027 winds nw 510 mph friday mostly cloudy and cold. Lighter winds. Highs 3540 winds ne to se 5 mph an nfl player put in handcuffs, and he doesnt keep his thoughts about now after this video is released. Plus, this video going viral over the holidays. Now we hear from the boy who signed help while sitting on santas lap. Claims surfacing that the Mormon Church covered up sex abuse in our area. As tim barber reports several lawsuit, saying Church Leaders knew a member was abusing children, and didnt report it. An update this morning on the man who who went on a naked rampage after a crash on route 28 near dulles airport. Police say jose flores of Sterling Police say jose flores of sterling assaulted another driver. Then stripped naked and ran through traffic, jumping on several vehicles. Dozens of drivers recorded the incident on their phones. At one point, flores allegedly jumped onto a passing truck and broke its window. Police eventually drainage ditch. He was arrested and taken to a hospital. He now faces numerous charges. Developing now. Seattle seahawks defensive end Malik Mcdowell apologizing, after being arrested for disorderly conduct. The incident happened over the weekend in chamblee, georgia. Outside atlanta. Mcdowell got into a dispute at a club over a 600 dollar bill. Someone called police. Officers arrived, and they say he became belligerent. Mcdowell released an apology on twitter, saying hes embarrassed by his behavior. He met with his coach after the incident, who says mcdowell was remorseful. The coach says he hopes the incident will be a learning experience for mcdowell. Youve probably seen this picture of a toddler signing help while sitting on santas lap. The family is from maryland, in parkton. But theres a twist. This picture of oneyearold sam and he remembers exactly what was going through his head. It was such a memorable moment the family posts the picture on facebook every year. This year, a friend asked them to put it on twitter. And its been retweeted thousands of times. At xx time for weather. At xx time for weather. Toss to eileen some slick spots early, mainly north around baltimore breezy today, still colder than average geminid meteor shower tonight temperatures climbing through early next week; 50s return monday today partly to mostly sunny. Breezy and still cold. Highs 3944 winds nw 1015 g 20 tonight clear to partly cloudy. Geminid meteor winds nw 510 mph friday mostly cloudy and cold. Lighter winds. Highs 3540 winds ne to se 5 mph coming up a internet hoax a internet hoax about the Washington Redskins spreads like wildfire. Now we are hearing from the people behind it. Just became whatever whayoure about to dout to do after you get coffee. Nothing comes before coffee. Thats why were introducing a new line of cafequality espresso drinks from mccafe. Get a small peppermint mocha for just two dollars. The group behind a redskins name change hoax plans to hold a press conference to talk about what happened. This came after the hoax went viral on social media claiming the team changed its name from the redskins to the washington redhawks. A member of the piscataway tribe told us why they initiated the hoax. He says even if some he says even if some were upset about the hoax it got people talking. There is much more coming up on good morning washington. Suzanne kennedy. What are you working on for 5 0clock. Its crispy sweetened flakes, plus crunchy granola clusters, plus a touch of honey. It is mmmm, is good it all adds up to a mouthful of joy. Honey bunches of oats. Have you tried it yet . Heartbreak. A bethesda man speaking out about the moment he found his own son dead. And asking if it could have been avoided. The future of the internet. A decision on Net Neutrality now just hours away. The controversial vote that could change how you surf the web. And. Delivery deadline what you need to know today to get your Holiday Gifts on time. Good morning washington. 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