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The Latest: Tenn. Senate Leader Says Harassment Not the Norm
Source: Associated Press
The Latest: Tenn. Senate Leader Says Harassment Not the Norm
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jul 14, 2016, 2:59 PM ET
The Latest on an investigative report finding a Tennessee lawmaker sexually harassed at least 22 women at the Capitol (all times local):
1:45 p.m.
Tennessee Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey says a state representative accused of sexually harassing at least 22 women does not represent the current culture of the Legislature.
According to a report on Republican Rep. Jeremey Durham's behavior, when a legislative clerk told Durham his request for drinks was inappropriate because he was married and she was engaged, he responded, "Welcome to Capitol Hill."
Ramsey said Thursday that such comments from Durham make him want to "smack him in the mouth."
Ramsey said the report makes it clear that the way Durham used his position to get close to women is not the norm for Tennessee lawmakers.
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jul 14, 2016, 2:59 PM ET
The Latest on an investigative report finding a Tennessee lawmaker sexually harassed at least 22 women at the Capitol (all times local):
1:45 p.m.
Tennessee Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey says a state representative accused of sexually harassing at least 22 women does not represent the current culture of the Legislature.
According to a report on Republican Rep. Jeremey Durham's behavior, when a legislative clerk told Durham his request for drinks was inappropriate because he was married and she was engaged, he responded, "Welcome to Capitol Hill."
Ramsey said Thursday that such comments from Durham make him want to "smack him in the mouth."
Ramsey said the report makes it clear that the way Durham used his position to get close to women is not the norm for Tennessee lawmakers.
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Read more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/latest-tenn-senate-leader-harassment-norm-40585661
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