Q&A: What's happening in Filner case?  Taxpayers could still be
on hook even after Filner resignation  Q: What happened Friday?
A: The City Council approved a deal with Mayor Bob Filner
related to the sexual harassment lawsuit filed last month by a
former mayoral aide against Filner and the city.  The city will
drop its lawsuit against Filner related to the case, and provide
him a joint legal defense, capping payment of Filner’s attorney
fees at $98,000.  City Attorney Jan Goldsmith said the city
reserves the right to seek reimbursement from Filner if judgment
is rendered against the city.  Q: What was the vote?  A: The
council voted 7-0 in closed session to approve the deal. Council
members Myrtle Cole and Scott Sherman were absent, traveling
outside the city, according to their offices. Councilman Kevin
Faulconer read a statement from Sherman in support of the
agreement.  Q: Did Filner apologize?  A: Yes. Filner said: “For
my own part in causing all this, I offer deep apology, certainly
to the all the citi