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Tennessee GOP Leader Resigns After Being Found Guilty of Sexually Harassing Interns

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A member of GOP leadership in the Tennessee House of Representatives was recently found guilty of sexually harassing at least one legislative intern, likely two, by an ethics subcommittee acting in secret, NewsChannel 5 Investigates has learned.

About six hours after being confronted by NewsChannel 5 Investigates, Rep. Scotty Campbell gave up his seat in the Tennessee General Assembly.

Campbell, who served as vice chair of the House Republican Caucus and who recently voted to expel three Democrats who engaged in a gun violence protest on the House floor, had suffered no previous consequences as a result of his actions.

 

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  1. Judi Myrick
    Judi Myrick on April 21, 2023 at 9:16 am

    Thank you for providing real news and staying on top of Tennessee/Nashville news.

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