North Pole Rep. Tammie Wilson says fellow lawmaker Gabrielle LeDoux should resign because she failed to promptly respond to a legislative staffer’s complaint that she was sexually harassed by a lawmaker who was later forced to resign over those and other allegations.
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Walker plans to meet House nominees before making pick
A majority of the 16 Democrats in the House must approve Westlake’s replacement.
Juneau’s domestic violence shelter opens to all genders
Juneau’s domestic violence shelter will begin accepting male victims of abuse in the New Year. The shift in policy brings the social care organization that operates it in compliance with federal law.
Sexual assault survivor, advocacy group speak out against sexual predatory behavior
It only takes a second for a sexual predator to turn your night – and your world – upside down. One advocate likens date rapists to predators stalking prey in the wild: they try to pick out the youngest, the weakest, the loners. But the truth is anyone can be a target of sexual assault.
Nome City Council declines to house sex offenders at Nome’s halfway house In 3-2 Vote
After more than an hour of discussion, Nome City Council decided not to allow sex offenders who actively are receiving treatment to stay at the Seaside halfway house.
Nonpartisan report says Wilson incident in June wasn’t sexual harassment
Lobaugh wrote in a report released Tuesday that the video showed Wilson held his cellphone about one to two feet away from the hemline of the aide’s skirt for four seconds.
House Majority calls on Dean Westlake to resign amid sexual harassment allegations
According to the Anchorage Daily News, a total of seven women have come forward with sexual harassment allegations against state Rep. Dean Westlake.
Sen. Wilson says unreleased video shows he didn’t harass Capitol worker
Two news reporters have said Wilson held his cell phone between the legs of the staffer. Wilson called for an on-air apology from KTVA for its coverage of the incident.
Sen. Al Franken announces he will resign ‘in the coming weeks’
The Minnesota Democrat said he would be stepping down amid allegations of sexual misconduct and calls for his resignation by his colleagues.
Former legislative staffer alleges harassment by Rep. Westlake
The staffer said Westlake harassed her on two occasions, and that she documented the incidents in a letter to House leadership.