The family of Deputy DNC Chair and Rep. Keith Ellison (D-MN) have come out accusing the Democrat’s rising star of beating his former girlfriend – even claiming to have recorded one physical altercation.
Ellison faces a tough primary battle tomorrow for Attorney General in Minnesota. (Star Tribune)
The alleged incident between Ellison and Karen Monahan came to light Saturday night after her son posted about it on Facebook. She then confirmed it on Twitter. Ellison responded Sunday in a statement released by his campaign: “Karen and I were in a relationship which ended in 2016, and I still care deeply for her well-being.”
He also denied dragging her off a bed and said a video allegedly showing that does not exist because it never happened.
The allegation roils the race for attorney general, where Ellison has been viewed as the front-runner in Tuesday’s DFL primary.
A fellow DFL candidate called for a criminal investigation and a national women’s group said Ellison should withdraw and resign from Congress.
Many have questioned the timing. However, Monahan’s family shared some of the inflammatory text messages with the media. At this time, they have not made the video of alleged abuse public.
Monahan also says she waited to come forward, in part, because of Ellison’s son – who recently ran for city council. In an email to the Star Tribune, she said Ellison’s “narcissist abuse,” including threats and victim shaming contributed to her hesitation.
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