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Democrats investigating sexual harassment allegation against newly elected congressman Brian Poindexter
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- House Democrats are investigating sexual harassment allegations against Brian Poindexter, who recently defeated GOP Rep. Max Miller in Ohio's elections.
- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) has hired an independent firm to conduct a thorough investigation into the claims.
- Poindexter's campaign described the incident as an "innocuous compliment" that made a volunteer uncomfortable, and they have cooperated with the investigation.
- The allegations were brought to the DCCC's attention by two political action committees, which withdrew their endorsements of Poindexter pending the investigation.
- The accuser requested confidentiality to protect her identity and decide how to proceed, highlighting ongoing concerns about handling sexual misconduct in Congress.
