California Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra was disciplined after a human resources investigation eight years ago, when a female Capitol staffer accused him of “inappropriate and unwelcome physical contact,” The Times has learned. “He menaced me that evening,” Gyore said in an interview, speaking publicly about the 2009 incident for the first time. Gyore said the problem goes beyond any one lawmaker, adding that she believes it is time to begin calling out individuals. The Rules Committee promised additional action to prevent recurring issues, which Gyore said she was told by Assembly staff would be anti-harassment training. She credits Calderon and his staff, as well as her next employer, then-Assemblywoman Holly Mitchell (D-Los Angeles), for being supportive.

Source: Los Angeles Times October 27, 2017 17:37 UTC