If a member is accused of something like sexual harassment or assault, the process of allegedly dealing with it starts with a 30-day “cooling-off” period, during which an accuser has to continue going to work while being counseled about workplace rights. That is followed by a 15-day waiting period during ...
Former House Speaker Jeff Hoover, R-Jamestown, resigned his leadership post Nov. 5, but kept his House seat, after he admitted sending inappropriate text messages to his accuser. He denied any sexual harassment. The three other Republicans in the complaint are Reps. Jim DeCesare of Rockfield, ...
In late 2015, when his accuser agreed to drop her lawsuit, Farenthold's office declined to comment on whether there had been a settlement. Had there not been one, saying so would have been overwhelmingly in the Corpus Christi Republican's best interest. So, declining to comment was tantamount to ...
Kevin Spacey: “I have a lot of respect and admiration for [accuser] Anthony Rapp as an actor.” Dustin Hoffman: “I have the utmost respect for women and feel terrible that anything I might have done could have put [a former intern] in an uncomfortable situation.” Sen. Al Franken: "While I don't remember ...
Thursday: New accuser says Sen. Al Franken groped her, CNN reports. Kemplin is one of at least six women — the three who have decided to allow their names to be used also include radio sports commentator Leeann Tweeden — to make allegations that Franken, D-Minn., inappropriately touched ...
The veteran says Franken touched her breast while taking a photo in 2006 when he was touring with the USO, Jennifer Mayerle reports (0:57). WCCO 4 News At 5 – December 1, 2017. Categories: News Gov't, Politics & Law Local News Politics WCCOTV ...
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A veteran accusing Sen. Al Franken of touching her inappropriately is speaking out. Stephanie Kemplin said Franken touched her breast right before taking a photo during a USO tour in 2003. stephanie kemplin and al franken Franken Accuser Regrets Not Slapping Him ...
Dem calls for federal investigation into Baton Rouge shooting MORE (D-La.) are confronted by reporters asking why high-profile members of the movie industry and media have lost their jobs recently, most nearly immediately, due to sexual misconduct allegations but members of Congress have not.
Pam Bondi weighs in on Latvala accuser: 'My heart breaks for her'. In a release, the Florida Attorney General said "FLORIDA MUST BE A LEADER IN" protecting women from workplace harassment. By Kirby Wilson. 4 minutes ago. Share via email. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Share on ...
Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, and Kathie Lee Gifford have said on the show that they are saddened by the allegations and grappling with how to process the news. The "Today" show has since reported on subsequent allegations made by other Lauer accusers in investigations by Variety and The New ...
