diff --git a/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md b/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md
index 137167abc..6bd60512e 100644
--- a/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md
+++ b/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md
@@ -1338,7 +1338,6 @@ def initiate_validator_exit(state: BeaconState,
     if validator.status != ACTIVE:
         return
 
-    validator = state.validator_registry[index]
     validator.status = ACTIVE_PENDING_EXIT
     validator.latest_status_change_slot = state.slot
 ```