HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- Pennsylvania
House Democratic leaders say that State Representative Kevin Boyle is
"seeking help" after a recent social media video apparently showed him
intoxicated at a bar.
He is reportedly heard threatening to use his position to close the establishment and refusing to leave.
It's still unclear when exactly this happened, but Pennsylvania House Democratic leaders released this statement Friday night:
"We
are aware of a video circulating on social media. It is very troubling.
Rep. Boyle has been open about his personal challenges. We are
encouraged that our colleague and dear friend is seeking help. Our
commitment to delivering mental health services does not stop at the
Capitol Steps. One of the main reasons we advocate so strongly for
mental health access is the reality that challenges can and do happen to
anyone, and seeking treatment should be encouraged, not stigmatized."