Democratic women to address lawmaker sexual harassment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A group of Democratic women plans to address a report that found Republican state Rep. Jeremy Durham used his position to sexually harass at least 22 female interns, lobbyists, staff and political workers.
The investigative report was released Wednesday, just two days before early primary voting begins. Durham is running for re-election. An attorney for Durham called the report politically motivated and one-sided.
A committee appointed to investigate allegations against Durham said Wednesday it would not try to oust him but will let the voters decide his fate.
Earlier in the year, House Speaker Beth Harwell moved Durham out of the Capitol complex and limited his access in order to protect other women.
Tennessee Democratic Party Chair Mary Mancini has criticized Republican House leadership for not dealing with Durham sooner.
