As the case against Arlington Senator Jim Marzilli continues to develop, more women are stepping forward with accusations. Although no additional charges have been filed, he already has plenty after Tuesday's debacle, as many as 5 women are saying they were also the victims of Marzilli's inappropriate comments and advances.

The tragedy of this story is that Senator Marzilli has been regarded as a progressive lawmaker who is known for his environmentally sound policies and efforts on behalf of the elderly and working families. Now, he's known as Jimmy McCreepyPants, not exactly the legacy one hopes for when entering public service.

Elsewhere, Dorchester Representative Martin Walsh, who was unwittingly drawn into the case when Marzilli used his name when questioned by police, took the high road with his statement: “I feel bad for his wife, his family, I feel bad for the victims … I don’t respect any man who intimidates a woman, gropes her. Obviously, he’s an individual with some problems who needs some help. I hope he gets it.”

We'll wait to see how this all develops, though there is already talk of an ethics probe in the Senate and possible expulsion from his seat.

Edit: Marzilli just announced that he will not run for re-election this September.

*As always, all charges alleged until proven in a court of law. Picture of Senator Marzilli and a woman he hopefully didn't touch from his official website