Rep. Rick Nolan (D-Minn.) is facing startling accusations today that put his already-tough path to re-election in doubt.
The Congressman reportedly helped cover up sexual harassment allegations against his former legislative director – and alleged serial predator – Jim Swiderski.
The Washington Free Beacon reports:
MinnPost spoke to eight former employees in Nolan’s office; three had specific harassment allegations against Swiderski, including repeated groping. The other five former employees provided corroborating details.
Nolan allowed Swiderski to resign in the summer of 2015 and tell colleagues he was looking for new opportunities rather than make him face formal disciplinary consequences.
Months later, Swiderski was hired to work on Nolan’s re-election campaign.
The staffers contacted by MinnPost remain “disturbed” over how Nolan handled the situation, but Nolan’s chief of staff Jodie Torkelson claimed responsibility for all personnel decisions in the congressman’s federal office.
With Nolan’s chief of staff prepared to fall on her proverbial sword, it’s possible the embattled Congressman could survive these salacious charges.
Only time will tell.
AAN Staff
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