Firm suspends lobbyist charged in sex assault

Greenlee Partners suspended one of its top lobbyists Monday after his weekend arrest on sexual assault charges.

Police said Andrew J. Marsico, 40, is charged with indecent, simple, and aggravated assault, unlawful restraint, and related offenses in stemming from an August incident in Center City involving a 27-year-old woman.

He was arrested Saturday and released after posting $100,000 bail.

In a statement Monday, Greenlee, which is based in Harrisburg, said Marsico, a senior associate, had been placed on administrative leave.

"These allegations are inconsistent with the values of our firm, and we believe this move is best for all parties at this time," the firm said. "The court system is the appropriate venue to address these allegations.

"As we move forward, our thoughts are with the families involved," it said.

Marsico's lawyer, Fortunato N. Perri, has said, "My client maintains his innocence, and we are continuing to review the allegations and charges."

Marsico is married to 6ABC reporter Annie McCormick.