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TexasTowelie

(116,747 posts)
Tue Feb 13, 2018, 08:54 AM Feb 2018

Oregon Sen. Jeff Kruse resigns in wake of sexual harassment allegations

Oregon Sen. Jeff Kruse announced his resignation, effective March 15, from the state Legislature Thursday afternoon following allegations that he groped and sexually harassed female colleagues and other staffers.

Kruse will continue to collect his pay, per diem and pension benefits until the effective date.

In an emailed statement, Kruse said he continues to deny the allegations.

“However, today I tender my resignation so my colleagues may focus on serving Oregonians without distraction and my constituents may receive the fullest representation they are due,” he wrote.

Read more: http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2018/02/08/oregon-sen-jeff-kruse-resigns-response-sexual-harassment-allegations/322073002/

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Oregon Sen. Jeff Kruse resigns in wake of sexual harassment allegations (Original Post) TexasTowelie Feb 2018 OP
What a sleaze biscuit. ploppy Feb 2018 #1

ploppy

(2,178 posts)
1. What a sleaze biscuit.
Tue Feb 13, 2018, 01:47 PM
Feb 2018

He can go home to Roseburg and smoke to his hearts content. I am sure he will keep harassing the ladies as the guy doesn't have a clue. Yuck.

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