Tag: Sexual Misconduct

The woman, who is not being identified by the USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee because she is a victim of harassment, alleged that Staples grabbed and held on to her waist while standing behind her after he had made inappropriate comments about her appearance. After the recent incident, she reported details about the encounter to House Democratic Caucus Chairman Mike Stewart, D-Nashville, though she said she had to follow up with his office before receiving a reply. Stewart declined to comment for this story. If those actions are taken, Staples' personnel file will be updated in the coming days to include a letter that confirms he violated the harassment policy, according to the policy. A spokesman for Casada, R-Franklin, declined to confirm the existence of an investigation into Staples and referred questions to the legislature’s harassment policy. What you need to know: Four Tennessee lawmakers in four years accused of sexual misconduct 2 complaints filed, investigation commenced The investigation into the allegations against Staples occurred after at least two complaints were filed in recent weeks, according to multiple sources, though the nature of the second complaint is unknown. Since the complaint involved him, Staples would have been replaced on the subcommittee, as outlined in House rules. Staples is the 4th lawmaker in 4 years to face allegations Staples is the fourth House lawmaker in as many years to face allegations of inappropriate sexual actions and once again raises questions about the General Assembly’s handling of allegations of wrongdoing. Durham, who left the House Republican caucus, was later investigated by the state attorney general’s office, which found he had inappropriate sexual contact with at least 22 women. Lovell, who was a freshman lawmaker, was later found to have violated the legislature’s harassment policy.

Joe Biden and his associates are responding to allegations that the former vice president put his hands on a woman’s shoulder and kissed her head in a way she considered inappropriate. Stephanie Ruhle is joined by NBC News National Political…

Former Nevada Assemblywoman Lucy Flores, who is claiming sexual misconduct against former Vice President Joe Biden, explains why her situation is different from other woman who have been pictured in close contact with the former vice president, including Stephanie Carter,…

In her first TV interview, former Trump campaign Alva Johnson describes when she says she was "forcibly kissed" by the future president -- and breaks down in explaining how she did not go back to work after the Access Hollywood…

Actor Kevin Spacey appeared in court on Monday for his arraignment in Nantucket District Court on one count of indecent assault and battery. Spacey is accused of groping an 18 year old at Nantucket's Club Car restaurant in July 2016.…

The Special Counsel's office has directed the FBI to investigate an apparent scheme by pro-Trump activists to smear Robert Mueller with phony claims of sexual misconduct. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis…

At his Pennsylvania rally on Wednesday night, Trump appeared to mock what he called 'the rules' of the #MeToo movement. Jonathan Lemire & Jill Colvin join to discuss. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for…

The memes came fast and furious in the wake of the viral "this is my son, #HimToo" tweet featuring a handsome sailor supposedly too afraid of false accusations to date. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier…