Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. has announced his intention to run for reelection despite facing serious allegations.

Small made the announcement earlier this week via his personal Facebook page.

The mayor and his wife, La'Quetta Small, have been accused by prosecutors of abusing their teenage daughter on multiple occasions. La'Quetta Small serves as the superintendent of Atlantic City Public Schools

These allegations include not only physical and emotional abuse but also claims that they pressured their daughter to lie about the abuse.

Both Marty and La'Quetta Small have pleaded not guilty to the charges.