Rep. John Conyers Announces Retirement and Endorses Son According to a live report from CNN, Jon Conyers announced his retirement on the Mildred Gaddis radio show following sexual harassment allegations made against him. Conyers to Mildred Gaddis Other House members including Paul Ryan, Nancy Pelosi, and Kathleen Rice have all called for his resignation He endorsed his son, John Conyers III, to step in as his replacement.