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Hegseth's 2017 Sexual Assault Investigation
Fox News host and Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, was involved in a 2017 sexual assault investigation in California; the details are limited, but no charges were filed.
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PoliticsUs PoliticsInvestigationControversySexual AssaultAllegation
Monterey Police DepartmentFox NewsCalifornia Federation Of Republican WomenTrump's Transition TeamHyatt Regency Monterey Hotel And Spa
Pete HegsethDonald TrumpSteven CheungSusie WilesTimothy Parlatore
- How did Trump's transition team handle the allegations?
- Members of Trump's transition team discussed the allegation with Hegseth, and news sources reported that he maintained the encounter was consensual. This indicates that the allegation was addressed within the Trump team before any public disclosure.
- What is the current status of the police investigation?
- The investigation's outcome is unclear; the city statement doesn't detail its conclusion, and Hegseth hasn't been charged with any crime or named in any related lawsuits. The lack of details regarding the investigation's conclusion leaves the matter unresolved.
- What was Pete Hegseth's involvement in the police investigation?
- Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, was involved in a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2017. The alleged assault took place at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa in Monterey, California, where Hegseth was speaking at a conference.
- How have Hegseth and his representatives responded to the allegations?
- Hegseth and his lawyer deny any wrongdoing, claiming the investigation stemmed from a consensual encounter. Trump's communications director also defended Hegseth, stating that no charges were filed and that Hegseth vigorously denied any accusations.
- What information is publicly available about the alleged sexual assault?
- The Monterey Police Department investigated the alleged assault, but the details are confidential due to state public records law. The city's statement confirmed injuries to the alleged victim but did not specify Hegseth as the assailant, and no charges were filed.