Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA03) Denies Charges of Sexual Harassment by "a Republican operative known for

[TexasTowelie]

Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA03) Denies Charges of Sexual Harassment by “a Republican operative known for dabbling in outlandish conspiracy theories”


See below for Rep. Bobby Scott’s statement on these allegations against him. I certainly hope that these charges are false, as Rep. Scott has been a strong progressive representing VA-03 for years. I guess we’ll just have to see, and I’m very suspicious given that the accuser seems to have been represented by a right-wing operative previously and that the far-right “Free Beacon” seems to be pushing this, but for now, here’s Rep. Scott’s statement (see below the P.S.), in which he categorically denies the charges…

P.S. Also, watching the press conference video, I’m immediately put off by the fact that the accuser’s standing right next to Jack Burkman – yeah, this Jack Burkman (“Republican lobbyist says murder of DNC staffer Seth Rich linked to Russian operatives”). And yeah, this Jack Burkman (“Burkman heads the organization American Decency, a conservative organization that claims to have 3.62 million members. The organization drew media attention when Burkman announced plans to protest the Dallas Cowboys signing of Michael Sam, the first publicly gay player to be drafted in the NFL, stating “We cannot just stand idly by as Christian values and morals are trampled. We will do whatever we can to preserve family values in this country.” Burkman called for legislation that would prohibit gays from playing in the NFL”). Gack!

Today, a former Congressional Black Caucus Foundation fellow, backed by a Republican operative known for dabbling in outlandish conspiracy theories, falsely alleged an act of sexual harassment against me. I absolutely deny this allegation of misconduct. I have never sexually harassed anyone in my 25 years of service in the United States Congress, or in my 40 years of public service, or at any other time. Sexual harassment and assault are serious issues deserving of critical attention and review. No one should be subjected to sexual harassment or be treated unfairly. I have fought to promote and ensure that in my political and professional life and I live by it personally. The recent national discussion about sexual harassment is valued and important to our work to continue to make the workplace free from harassment and discrimination. False allegations will squander this momentous opportunity for dialogue on meaningful change in the workplace. I am confident that this false allegation will be seen for what it is when the facts are adequately reviewed.

https://bluevirginia.us/2017/12/rep-bobby-scott-d-va03-denies-charges-of-sexual-harassment-by-a-republican-operative-known-for-dabbling-in-outlandish-conspiracy-theories

[Demit]

1. "When the facts are adequately reviewed"

Boy, he's an optimist.

[mountain grammy]

2. Maybe they can get Tina Dupuy to write something.

And take out another Democrat.

[rainlillie]

3. Until proof is presented.. it seems

to be he said, she said. These claims need to be thoroughly investigated by an independent party.

[PatSeg]

4. It was so easy to bring

down Al Franken, now they'll start going after other Democrats. They undermine real victims of sexual harassment and assault. The public will no longer know who or what to believe.

[DeeDeeNY]

5. Exactly

[DFW]

6. I think the ease with which they brought down Al Franken surprised them.

Now they think they can pick off every Democratic member of congress one by one with made-up allegations.

DAMN, I wish Franken had fought this. Not that his colleagues in the Senate made it easy for him.

[PatSeg]

7. Oh yes

I think they really were surprised. I can picture them gleefully rubbing their hands together as they plot the next take down. The Democrats in the Senate who threw Franken under the bus, will bear a good deal of responsibility for this. Unfortunately, none of them are safe now.

[magicarpet]

8. Project Veritas and James O'Keefe will get right on it....

Trash Acorn

Trash Hillary Clinton

Trash Planned Parenthood

Trash Al Franken

If the Fascist right wingers find anyone or anything to be a political threat they will just hound it out of a viable existence and eventually snuff it out.

Go against their agenda and they will crush you and annihilate you, and damage you beyond repair.

[Peaceful Protester]

9. The Principle of Due Process

Due process means that laws must be applied fairly and equally to all people, especially to a citizen accused of a crime. The Constitution uses the phrase in the 5th and 14th Amendments, declaring that the government shall NOT deprive anyone of "life, liberty, or property, without due process of law..."

The 5th Amendment protects people from actions of the federal government, and the 14th protects them from actions by state and local governments.

People may call for resignation to draw attention to credible accusations. But under the Constitution, the accused must be afforded due process of law; therefore Rep. Bobby Scott and Sen. Al Franken are entitled due process of law.