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In reply to the discussion: My take on the latest Hillary "scandal". [View all]delisen
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1. You do not know the written harassment policy of the organization.
2. You do not now whether H. Clinton had an official role in carrying out any policy.
3. You do not know whether the accuser was satisfied with the outcome, or whether she had been presented with a choice and made her own decision regarding a change in her role.
The article does include a statement from the law firm for the campaign.
To ensure a safe working environment, the campaign had a process to address complaints of misconduct or harassment. When matters arose, they were reviewed in accordance with these policies, and appropriate action was taken. This complaint was no exception, read a statement from Utrecht, Kleinfeld, Fiori, Partners, the law firm that represented Clintons campaign in 2008.
Interestingly, The NY Times has recently punished a high profile employee, Glenn Thrush, for harassment. The outcome was reportedly that the harasser forfeited pay for several weeks but was not fired.