Kamala Harris, the frontrunner for Joe Biden’s VP pick, is facing accusations of covering up sexual harassment allegations during her time as California’s attorney general.
The accusations stem from a lawsuit filed by Hemming Morse LLP, a consulting firm that claimed Harris failed to properly investigate allegations of sexual harassment by one of her top aides, Larry Wallace. The lawsuit alleges that Wallace, who was Harris’ senior advisor and director of the Division of Law Enforcement, engaged in inappropriate behavior towards his executive assistant, Danielle Hartley.
Hartley claimed that Wallace harassed her for months before she reported it to her superiors, including Harris. However, instead of taking action, Harris’ office allegedly retaliated against Hartley by transferring her to a different department. The lawsuit also alleges that Harris was aware of Wallace’s behavior but chose to protect him rather than address the issue.
Harris has denied the accusations, stating that she was unaware of the harassment and that she takes such allegations seriously. She has also emphasized her commitment to fighting sexual harassment and promoting equality in the workplace.
The accusations come at a critical time for Harris, as she is being seriously considered as Biden’s running mate in the upcoming presidential election. Critics have raised concerns about her handling of the allegations and whether it will impact Biden’s decision on his VP pick.
As the scrutiny on Harris continues to grow, it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact her political future and her chances of being selected as Biden’s vice presidential candidate.
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