St. Paul Mayor's Harassment Investigation
St. Paul Mayor Kali Hur is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment made by Police Chief Axel Henry.
Where it stands: Investigation into Mayor Hur's conduct escalates — coverage is fading (20 → 10 episodes/week).→ clip (1:12:50, Chad Hartman (WCCO 830), Aug 4)
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Investigation into Mayor Hur's conduct escalates
NotableThe investigation into St. Paul Mayor Kali Hur has intensified following allegations from Police Chief Axel Henry, who claims she made inappropriate sexual comments and sent suggestive text messages to city employees. The city has hired an outside law firm to conduct the investigation, which has led to significant tension between the mayor and the police chief, with accusations of blame-shifting. This situation has been described as a scandal, raising concerns about the implications for local governance.
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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.”
This quote confirms the hiring of an outside law firm and details the nature of the allegations against Mayor Hur.
“Coley Her, the first female mayor of St. Paul, is being probed. Just six months into her term after the police chief, Axel Henry followed a formal complaint with the city attorney alleging that she sent inappropriate and indeed unlawful text messages to city staffers.”
This quote discusses the specific allegations of inappropriate text messages and the context of the investigation.
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