The Democratic senator and former comedian told reporters on Capitol Hill he was “tremendously sorry”, adding: “This has been a shock, and it’s been extremely humbling ... I feel ashamed.”“I know there are no magic words I can say to regain your trust and I know that is going to take time,” Franken said. One of the women said Franken suggested she join him in the bathroom at a fundraiser. Franken also disputed Tweeden’s account that he kissed her without consent, but apologized nonetheless for how it made her feel. The process for filing claims of sexual misconduct has come under intense scrutiny, with some lawmakers demanding reforms.

Source: The Guardian November 27, 2017 14:15 UTC