AG Kathleen Kane Announces Resignation Effective Wednesday

HARRISBURG, Pa. (CBS) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced that she will resign from her position as attorney general effective at close of business Wednesday, August 17.

"I have been honored to serve the people of Pennsylvania and I wish them health and safety in all their days," Kane said.

On Monday, Kane was found guilty of all nine counts in a perjury and obstruction case related to a grand jury leak.

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf called for her immediate resignation, releasing a statement reading in part:

'As I have made clear, I do not believe Kathleen Kane should be Attorney General of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. I believed this when she was charged, and today, after conviction, there should be no question that she should resign immediately.'

Kane's attorney said they will appeal the decision that came down on Monday night.

READ: Governor Wolf On Kane Resignation: 'Her Decision To Resign Is Right One'

She did not testify at her trial. She is currently free on bail, but the judge told her any retaliation by her or members of her office would result in her bail being revoked.