Hur's Sexual Harassment Allegations
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has formally accused Mayor Kelliher of sexual harassment, prompting an investigation.
Where it stands: Kelliher Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations — coverage is fading (15 → 1 episodes/week).→ clip (30:14, The Dana & Parks Podcast (KMBZ), Jul 29)
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Mayor Kelliher's Alleged Suggestive Text Messages
NotableAllegations have surfaced that Mayor Kelliher sent sexually suggestive text messages to city employees, including a 'happy weiner Wednesday' message with a hot dog emoji. These claims have been a focal point in discussions about the nature of the harassment allegations.
“She wished a staffer a happy weiner Wednesday. She sent another text that said, wish I was having a, and then there was a hot dog emoji. Oh my gosh.”
Details the specific content of the suggestive text messages.
“A letter from Henry's attorney that the newspaper obtained includes a screenshot of a sexually suggestive text message that Her allegedly sent to a city employee.”
Mentions a sexually suggestive text message allegedly sent by Kelliher.
Investigation into Mayor Kelliher's Alleged Harassment by Outside Law Firm
NotableAn outside law firm has been hired to investigate the sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Kelliher, as claimed by Police Chief Axel Henry. The allegations include inappropriate sexual comments and behavior directed at Henry and other city employees. This development has been widely covered, highlighting the seriousness of the investigation and the political dynamics involved.
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“the city of St. Paul has hired an outside law firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Hur, including claims that she directed inappropriate sexual comments towards police chief, Axel Henry, and other city employees.”
Confirms the hiring of an outside law firm to investigate the allegations.
“the city of St. Paul, has hired outside law firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Hur, including claims that she directed inappropriate sexual comments towards police chief Axel Henry and other city employees.”
Reiterates the involvement of an outside law firm in the investigation.
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