Trump labor secretary’s husband barred from department over sexual assault allegations, reports say
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Key Points:
- Shawn DeRemer, husband of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, has been barred from the Labor Department headquarters following allegations of sexual assault by at least two female staff members, according to multiple news outlets.
- The accusations include inappropriate touching in the Frances Perkins Building, with one incident reportedly captured on security cameras and under criminal investigation by the Metropolitan Police Department.
- DeRemer has denied all allegations, stating he will "categorically fight" the claims, while the Labor Department has not yet commented on the situation.
- Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a former congresswoman and Trump appointee, is also facing separate controversies, including investigations into alleged misconduct involving her staff and misuse of taxpayer funds.
- The Labor Department's inspector general is
