Incoming House Democrat Brian Poindexter Under Harassment Investigation
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee confirmed it is investigating an allegation of sexual harassment against Brian Poindexter, a Democrat from Ohio.
Politico reported that Brian Poindexter, an incoming House Democrat, says he is the subject of a sexual harassment investigation. In Politico's report, a spokesperson said Poindexter “gave what he thought was an innocuous compliment to a volunteer.”
The Hill reported on Friday that the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee confirmed it is investigating Rep.-elect Brian Poindexter (D-Ohio) over an allegation of sexual harassment. According to The Hill's account, the committee said it had been made aware of the allegations and “takes them seriously.”
The Hill reported that the committee said it had hired an independent, third party, in the interest of fairness to all parties involved. The reports reviewed do not state the scope of that review or when it began.
The two outlets describe Poindexter's status differently. Politico refers to him as an incoming House Democrat, while The Hill refers to him as a representative-elect from Ohio. Neither report, as summarized, identifies the volunteer named in the allegation.
Sources: Politico: Brian Poindexter, incoming House Democrat, says he is subject of sexual harassment investigation; The Hill: House Democrats' campaign arm investigates sexual harassment allegation against Poindexter.