Secret Service Agent Under Investigation For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Harris Staffer
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The agent allegedly groped and forced himself on the female campaign staffer in her hotel room.
The U.S. Secret Service confirmed Wednesday it’s holding an investigation after reports emerged that an agent sexually assaulted a female member of Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign team.
Real Clear Politics was the first to report on details of the alleged assault, citing four sources associated with the agency. According to them, the incident occurred last week during preparation for a Wisconsin campaign event when an agent allegedly forced himself on a female staffer and groped her in front of witnesses.
When asked to address the report, Secret Service communications chief Anthony Guglielmi confirmed the agency “is investigating a misconduct allegation involving an employee.”
“The Secret Service holds its personnel to the highest standards,” he continued. “The employee has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.”
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