Tag: Sexual harassment
Townsend to seek Rep. Shooter’s expulsion if he doesn’t resign
A top Arizona House Republican wants Rep. Don Shooter to resign within 24 hours or she’ll seek to expel him from the chamber. Majority Whip Kelly Townsend, R-Mesa, called for...
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Rep. Shooter sexually harassed women, created hostile work environment, investigator finds
Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, listens to Rep. Don Shooter, R-Yuma, read a statement regarding sexual harassment and other misconduct complaints made against him by Ugenti-Rita and...
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The Breakdown, Episode 4: Moving on – or trying to
Arizona woman alleges sexual misconduct by former detention officer
Mary gained strength in recent months as she watched women strike back at powerful men who sexually harassed and abused them. The 38-year-old ex-prisoner has come forward with her own...
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Some lawmakers call for time limits on filing harassment complaints
Rep. Shooter apology peppered with deflection, denial
Rep. Don Shooter, R-Yuma, who has been publicly accused of sexually harassing at least nine women, including fellow lawmakers and lobbyists, began his formal apology to his colleagues today with...
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Ducey to call special session on opioids, promises ‘full commitment’ to K-12
Private prison firm paying $550,000 in Ariz. harassment case
U.S. officials say a private prison company will pay a settlement of $550,000 to be shared by 16 women dismissed from jobs at Arizona correctional facilities in 2012 after complaining...
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House speaker calls on men to ‘do better’ to thwart sexual harassment
House Speaker J.D. Mesnard (Photo by Katie Campbell/Arizona Capitol Times) With allegations related to sexual harassment against two of its members still pending, House Speaker J.D....
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The Breakdown, Episode 1: Opening day
House inquiry into sexual harassment unlikely to wrap up before 2018 session starts
The investigation of sexual harassment claims by the Arizona House of Representatives likely won’t be finished before the first day of the 2018 legislative session. House Speaker J.D. Mesnard, R-Chandler,...
