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A California Democrat who resigned last year amid sexual misconduct allegations — including that he allegedly masturbated in front of a female lobbyist — has transferred more than $1 million into a lieutenant governor committee account, according to a campaign finance report filed Tuesday. The filing suggests that former state Assemblyman Matt Dababneh, 37, a Democrat who represented Woodland Hills, could be plotting a political comeback, the Sacramento Bee reported. **SNIP** Another woman, Jessica Yas Barker, said in December that she quit her job at a congressman’s office because of Dababneh’s frequent comments about her appearance, including advice that she...

Los Angeles Congressman Brad Sherman is being accused of creating a toxic work environment for his employees after longtime aide and California Assemblyman Matt Dababneh was accused of sexual harassment while working in his office. Eight former aides said the environment in Sherman’s D.C. and California offices made them feel so uncomfortable that many junior staff members felt they could not raise concerns about harassment or any other matter, according to a report from the McClatchy D.C. Bureau. On Friday, Dababneh said he would resign from his position as assemblyman after several allegations of harassment, including sexual assault, were made...