Posted on 03/01/2019 6:23:09 PM PST by yesthatjallen
The California Justice Department paid more than $1.1 million in sexual harassment and misconduct claims while Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) was state attorney general from 2011-2017, according to The Los Angeles Times.
The report comes weeks after Harris announced her presidential bid and is the result of a California Public Records Act request. The incidents include allegations that employees sexually harassed and retaliated against co-workers. Some claimed to be the victims of inappropriate touching and others said comments and actions around the workplace made them uncomfortable.
A spokesperson told the Times that while Harris was unaware of the suits before being approached by the paper, she takes responsibility for the conduct in her office at the time.
“As the chief executive of a department of nearly 5,000 employees, the buck stopped with me,” Harris said in a statement. “No one should face harassment or intimidation in the workplace, and victims of sexual misconduct should be listened to, believed and protected.”
“In my Senate office, if a harassment complaint is made, it immediately comes to me,” she added. “No office is immune to misconduct, and there is much more work to do to ensure all are protected.”
Representatives for Harris also told The Times that settlements at the department were often dealt with by administrators under Harris who were expected to follow strict protocols.
Focus on Harris’ time in state government intensified after a $400,000 payment was revealed to settle a gender harassment claim against Larry Wallace, a longtime top aide to Harris who worked in her Senate office.
A spokeswoman told the Times that Harris was unaware of the accusations against Wallace and accepted his resignation when it was offered.
The Times also detailed a litany of other suits that were brought against the Justice Department, with the largest amounting to $649,500.
The claims against the Justice Department under Harris’ watch could bubble up in the 2020 campaign as Democratic candidates take pains to appear sensitive to gender and racial inequality.
Harris is running in an already crowded primary field that features other high-profile candidates, including several Senate colleagues. She has cast herself as a staunch progressive and ally of the #MeToo movement.
So how long until someone shows that she knew about it.
Look, I think she’s one dizzy b!tch, not entirely unlike AOC. Dangerous to everyone.
That said, 6 years as AG in a state with 38 million LEGAL resident and a state budget WELL over $100bil per year...
With a GDP of nearly 15% of the USA, 6th largest in the world...
$1.1mil is chump change and a sure sign the entire system was rigged in favor of the AG.
Spectacular numbers.
Willie Brown???
It’s called Reparations. I’m betting she paid out a couple bucks more to “victims” of a certain racial background, if you know what I mean.
The California taxpayers got fleeced out of their hard earned money.
Who the heck unearthed this info, and why is it coming out now?
It seems that someone wants to dig up dirt. There is some negative story floating around about all these Democrats, isn’t there?
<><> Harris says she was “unaware” one of her top staffers “preyed on a female intern” she employed while serving as California's AG.
<><> the sexual predator was still a defendant when she named him to her US Senate staff.
<><> the victim's long and highly visible paper trail includes (A) personnel reports, and, (B) a lawsuit.
<><> Miss Hartley began as predator Wallace's assistant in 2011.
<><>She reported Wallace's sexual harassment to her supervisor....but AG Kamala never knew;
<><> Hartley felt retaliated against and filed a lawsuit.....but AG Kamal never knew.
<><> Hartley was transferred to another DOJ office by the end of 2014.....but AG Kamala never knew.
<><> 2018 update: Kamala Harris' predatory aide resigns over harassment settlement.
The first but certainly not the last Anchor Baby AG of CA.
That’s the kind of thing that happens when you promote on the basis of BJs.
Do an internet search on:
Kamala Harris and corruption!
See how many hits you get.
Workplaces are a reflection of the personalities of management- Heels Over Head Harris ran a bordello while California AG-
There is some negative story floating around about all these Democrats, isn’t there?
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The hidden hand of Hillary.
Harris was not “aware” of these suits? Why? Perhaps she was too busy bonking Little Willie Brown or others on her rise up the political poles.
Trump uses his own money to pay Stormy $135K bad, Harris uses $1.1 million dollars of tax payer money good!
Anybody notice who wrote this piece for the Hill? Any relation to David ?
The use of tax payer monies to protect the deviant politicians and the criminal elements who sue for a payday
Any comments about why wasn’t this brought out while she was running ?
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