California Democrats settle lawsuits alleging harassment The California Democratic Party has reached settlements in three lawsuits that alleged its former chair engaged in a pattern of misconduct, discrimination and unwanted sexual advancesLOS ANGELES -- The California Democratic Party announced Friday that it reached settlements in a trio of lawsuits that alleged its former chair engaged in a pattern of misconduct, discrimination and unwanted sexual advances. A three-sentence statement released by the party did not acknowledge any specific wrongdoing by Bauman but said the party reached “equitable settlements” with several former staffers and an activist. Settlements were also reached with William Floyd, a former Bauman assistant, and Brendan Stepp, a video editor who worked for the party. Democrats dominate politics in California, controlling every statewide office. President Donald Trump lost California by over 4 million votes in 2016.

Source: ABC News January 04, 2020 00:56 UTC