Posted on 11/21/2017 6:44:37 AM PST by Kaslin
Michigan Rep. John Conyers reportedly settled a wrongful dismissal complaint in 2015 with a former staffer who accused the Democrat of firing her because she would not “succumb to [his] sexual advances.”
Four former staffers signed affidavits alleging that the longest serving House member made repeated sexual advances to his female staffers as well as having members of his staff contact and transport women they believe he was having affairs with. Two of the women stated in their affidavits that they thought he was using office funds to pay for their travel to and from his apartment and hotel rooms.
Among the other inappropriate sexual behavior named was caressing, touching, and asking for sexual favors.
The woman who settled with the congressman went through a lengthy process in dealing with Conyers’ unwanted sexual advances.
The woman who settled with Conyers launched the complaint with the Office of Compliance in 2014, alleging she was fired for refusing his sexual advances, and ended up facing a daunting process that ended with a confidentiality agreement in exchange for a settlement of more than $27,000. Her settlement, however, came from Conyers’ office budget rather than the designated fund for settlements.Congress has no human resources department. Instead, congressional employees have 180 days to report a sexual harassment incident to the Office of Compliance, which then leads to a lengthy process that involves counseling and mediation, and requires the signing of a confidentiality agreement before a complaint can go forward.
After this an employee can choose to take the matter to federal district court, but another avenue is available: an administrative hearing, after which a negotiation and settlement may follow. (BuzzFeed)
“I was basically blackballed. There was nowhere I could go,” the woman told BuzzFeed News.
She said in her complaint the Democrat often wanted her to join him in his hotel room and one evening asked her to work out of his room. When she arrived, however, he only discussed his sexual fantasies and wanted her to “touch it.”
Another time Conyers wanted her to stay in his room while traveling for a fundraising event. When she refused he said “just cuddle up with me and caress me before you go,” she alleged.
“Rep. Conyers strongly postulated that the performing of personal service or favors would be looked upon favorably and lead to salary increases or promotions,” the former employee stated in the documents.
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi told BuzzFeed she was unaware of the settlement.
Thanks for posting this!
I want lying Ryan to resign for covering up for Conyers Jr., and stealing from we the people hush money... We have spies, liars, and perverts lording over US.
Exactly, this was on Speaker Ryan’s watch and he was more that willing to keep this hush, hush. Just goes to show they all work for the same uniparty and protect each other.
Both #lyinryan and #ditchmcconnell need to go.
CGato
You know....I'm a man..and I care about and love deeply the women in my life...
You've gone over the line....Way far over the line......
I'm sorry you seem to hate men...
Take me off your "lists"...please.
You ought to use a little critical thinking ....I’m saying MEN WHO SUPPORT ABORTION hate women.
Men who are pro-life have women’s best interests at heart....and are defending women and her unborn child.
You are OFF the list.....and dont post to me, again.
"Not true. Men see abortion as an escape from their responsibilities. They dont give a dam about women."
...You never said men who support abortion...You said MEN see abortion as...etc.....
And I will post to you again...if I see fit.
Both of you are wrong, and both of you are right. You are both on the same side and fighting over it.
Liz poorly stated her first post to you, and after she explained what she ‘intended’, you still refuse to accept it.
I think a little forgiveness on both sides is called for. It’s almost THANKSGIVING.
P.S. Did either of you notice that Conyers looks like Joe Biden ?
My apologies, Liz
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