The man who accused former San Diego County Democratic Party chair Will Rodriguez-Kennedy of sexual assault has withdrawn his allegations, with both men issuing a joint statement this week indicating they have since reconciled and that the accusations spiraled due to the actions of 'certain political actors.
San Diego County Democratic Party chairman Will Rodriguez-Kennedy speaks at an Election Night party, March 3, 2020.
The allegations that surfaced in 2022 led the then-party chair to take a leave of absence from his post, though he vehemently denied the accusations.The accuser, Oscar Rendon, filed a lawsuit against Rodriguez-Kennedy shortly after prosecutors announced no charges would be filed, but Rendon has since requested a dismissal of the civil case.
The statement did not specify who the men are alleging circulated the accusations, but Rodriguez-Kennedy's attorney, Marlea Dell'Anno, said there is potential for future litigation against unspecified parties.
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