I saw today that Harvey Weinstein is in the news again, don't know or care why... but just in case any of you think it's only MEN who are sexually inappropiate sometimes.....read the followng

Frisky Feminist Lawmaker Refuses to Resign   KATHLEEN RONAYNE  ASSOCIATED PRESS | February  2018

California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia to take leave amid sex misconduct probe

Santa Rosa Press Democrat ·

SACRAMENTO — California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia took a voluntary unpaid leave of absence Friday, a day after sexual misconduct allegations against her became public. Garcia, a Democrat and chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus, is accused of
groping former legislative staff member Daniel Fierro in 2014, an allegation she denies. He reported the claim in January and it is now under formal investigation. Garcia said she's taking leave to avoid distractions and any appearance of influence over the investigation.

"Upon reflection of the details alleged, I am certain I did not engage in the behavior I am accused of," Garcia said in a statement. "However, as I've said before, any claims about sexual harassment must be taken seriously, and I believe elected officials should be held to a higher standard of accountability. "

Fierro did not comment on Garcia' decision. He's accused her of stroking his back, grabbing his buttocks and trying to grab his crotch in the dugout after a legislative softball game. An anonymous male lobbyist told Politico on Thursday that Garcia made a crude sexual remark and tried to grab his crotch at a May 2017 fundraiser.

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A female California state lawmaker who is coincidentally a prominent supporter of the #MeToo movement now faces a growing number of allegations that she sexually harassed her staff.

Despite insisting in the past that male politicians resign immediately over allegations, Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia has refused to leave without a fight.

Garcia had authored many sexual assault bills in California government and covered in Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" issue that honored the #MeToo movement.

But since then, the liberal lawmaker has been accused by multiple men of sexual misconduct.

Daniel Fierro, who worked at the California State Capitol, claimed that Garcia cornered him at a staff softball game – groping his buttocks and, as he tried to turn away, grabbed his crotch.

David Kernick, who worked as a field representative for Garcia, also claimed that she approached him at a fundraiser and asked him to play "spin the bottle" with her in her hotel room. Garcia told his superiors about Garcia's inappropriate suggestion and lost his job two days later.

Another accuser, who has not released his name publicly, also claimed Garcia groped him, after making a graphic sexual proposal.

Several staffers have also claimed that Garcia would inappropriately talk about sex at work and would drink on the job.

Garcia has denied all of the allegations and adamantly refuses to resign. However, she has currently been placed on unpaid leave with the California State Assembly while the investigation into her alleged impropriety continues.

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A female California state lawmaker who is coincidentally a prominent supporter of the #MeToo movement now faces a growing number of allegations that she sexually harassed her staff.

Despite insisting in the past that male politicians resign immediately over allegations, Democratic Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia has refused to leave without a fight.

Garcia had authored many sexual assault bills in California government and covered in Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" issue that honored the #MeToo movement.

But since then, the liberal lawmaker has been accused by multiple men of sexual misconduct.

Daniel Fierro, who worked at the California State Capitol, claimed that Garcia cornered him at a staff softball game – groping his buttocks and, as he tried to turn away, grabbed his crotch.

David Kernick, who worked as a field representative for Garcia, also claimed that she approached him at a fundraiser and asked him to play "spin the bottle" with her in her hotel room. Garcia told his superiors about Garcia's inappropriate suggestion and lost his job two days later.

Another accuser, who has not released his name publicly, also claimed Garcia groped him, after making a graphic sexual proposal.

Several staffers have also claimed that Garcia would inappropriately talk about sex at work and would drink on the job.

Garcia has denied all of the allegations and adamantly refuses to resign. However, she has currently been placed on unpaid leave with the California State Assembly while the investigation into her alleged impropriety continues.

Read more at http://americanactionnews.com/articles/frisky-feminist-lawmaker-refuses-to-resign#pXWAPeb1VixFwbVM.99

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