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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rachel Dobkin

One text message has a Minnesota mayor fighting sexual harassment claims

  • St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry's lawyer has accused Mayor Kaohly Her of engaging in illegal conduct, including sexual harassment, towards city employees.
  • A letter sent to the St. Paul City Attorney included a screenshot of a text message from Her wishing a 'Happy Weiner Wednesday!' and a photo with a St. Paul police officer's face superimposed on a baby.
  • The allegations suggest Her's conduct extended beyond isolated incidents, involving sexual harassment of subordinate city employees, including police department members.
  • Mayor Her stated that some of her 'attempts at humor fell short' of her expected standard and confirmed her full cooperation with an independent investigation.
  • The city of St. Paul has hired an outside law firm to investigate the sexual harassment claims against Mayor Her, which reportedly include sexualized communications and unwanted physical contact.

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‘Happy Weiner Wednesday!’: Minnesota mayor accused of sexually harassing city’s police chief and other staff

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