The ex-girlfriend who accused Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) of physical and verbal abuse says the Democratic Party has engaged in a deliberate smear campaign to marginalize her allegations.
Per Fox News:
Karen Monahan, a former girlfriend, came forward last month alleging that Ellison sent her threatening text messages and once screamed obscenities at her as he dragged her off a bed by her feet.
Ellison has denied the accusations, saying he “never behaved this way.” He did acknowledge he was in a relationship with the woman.
The allegations didn’t lead to any immediate action against the congressman, except for the announcement that the Democratic National Committee (DNC) would review the accusations. He went on to win the Democratic primary election for Minnesota attorney general.
Karen Francis Monahan especially loved “Little Red Corvette” at the Revolution Reunion @FirstAvenue . pic.twitter.com/zbSgWDogUZ
— Keith Ellison (@keithellison) September 3, 2016
Monahan slammed the Democratic Party for its response to her allegations when compared to its treatment of Christine Blasey Ford. Ford has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of attempting to force himself onto her during at a high school party nearly four decades ago, prompting prominent Democrats to get behind Ford’s allegations.
“No, they don’t,” Monahan said in response to a question as to whether or not party leaders believe abuse survivors. “I’ve been smeared, threatened, isolated from my own party. I provided medical records from 2017, stating on two different Dr. Visits, I told them about the abuse and who did it. My therapist released records stating I have been dealing and healing from the abuse.”
No, they don’t. I’ve been smeared, threatened, isolated from my own party. I provided medical records from 2017, stating on two different Dr. Visits, I told them about the abuse and who did it. My therapist released records stating I have been dealing and healing from the abuse
— Karen Monahan (@KarenMonahan01) September 17, 2018
Other prominent Democrats – who remained silent when Ellison’s accuser went public – urged an immediate investigation of Kavanaugh, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and DNC Chairman Tom Perez.
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