Lawmaker facing harassment claims files suit to block probe
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A state lawmaker accused of sexually harassing female staff wants to prevent the results of an attorney general’s office investigation from becoming public.
State Rep. Jeremy Durham on Friday filed a lawsuit in which he claims the investigation violates the Tennessee Constitution and his right to due process.
The lawsuit says no formal sexual harassment complaint has been filed against Durham. It also says Durham has not been allowed to know exactly what he is accused of or to defend himself.
The lawsuit seeks to stop the release of the final report on the investigation, which could come on Wednesday. It says releasing the report before early voting begins on Friday will damage Durham’s chance for re-election.
A hearing in Davidson County Chancery Court is scheduled for Tuesday.
