Lobbyist Accused of Sexual Assault

Lobbyist A.J. Marsico and 6ABC’s Annie McCormick, seen shortly after their April 2013 wedding.

Lobbyist A.J. Marsico was arrested Saturday after being accused of a sex assault at a Center City hotel over the summer.

His arrest is notable, in part, because of his many high-profile connections. NBC 10 reports:

“Marsico is a senior associate at Greenlee Partners, a Pennsylvania government affairs firm. He is also the younger brother of Dauphin County District Attorney Ed Marsico Jr. and cousin of Ron Marsico, a Pennsylvania state representative.

“Marsico is also the husband of Action News reporter Annie McCormick.”

6ABC is, of course, a media partner with Philly Mag.

The Daily News’ William Bender adds:

Marsico and McCormick got married in April 2013 at XIX — located in the same building as Greenlee Partners, where the alleged assault occurred — then honeymooned in France. Former Gov. Ed Rendell presided over their private ceremony.

Marsico has posted bail and maintains his innocence.

A previous version of this story mistakenly reported that 6ABC had not covered Marsico’s arrest.