Kernick’s complaint is the latest allegation of sexual misconduct against Garcia, who has taken a voluntary unpaid leave. [ Female California lawmaker behind #MeToo push is accused of groping male staffer ]Politico was the first to report on the allegations earlier this month. The former staffers alleged that Garcia talked about her sex life in front of employees, drank alcohol at work and told staffers that they were expendable, Gilleon told The Post. The allegations against Garcia come as she is playing a more prominent role in the #MeToo movement. Garcia also was a strong critic of male colleagues who had been accused of sexual misconduct.

Source: Washington Post February 19, 2018 22:54 UTC