Alabama student life VP arrested for soliciting prostitution, resigns

The University of Alabama's vice president of student life has resigned after he was arrested Thursday on a charge of soliciting prostitution.

Myron Pope, 50, was booked into the Tuscaloosa County Jail and released after posting a $1,000 bond for the misdemeanor charge, according to the Tuscaloosa Police Department.

AL.com reported Pope was one of 15 men arrested on Thursday and Friday nights after arranging to pay for sex through an app. 

UA President Stuart R. Bell said Friday in an emailed statement that Pope had resigned. 

"I have difficult news to share today. Vice President of Student Life Myron Pope has resigned from the university following his recent arrest. We understand this news will be difficult for our community," Bell said. "I will appoint an interim vice president of student life and that person, along with the many professionals in the division, will remain available to all of us. Please continue to take care of yourselves and one another."