The top Republican on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee said Thursday that he has received “numerous credible allegations” that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was aware of sexual harassment and assaults of city employees committed by his close friend and adviser, but did nothing to stop the misconduct, documents showed Thursday.
The top Republican on the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee said Thursday that he has received"numerous credible allegations" that Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti was aware of sexual harassment and assaults of city employees committed by his close friend and adviser, but did nothing to stop the misconduct, documents showed Thursday.
In a statement released by his office, U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa said he intended to object to President Joe Biden's nomination of Garcetti to serve as ambassador to India, which has been languishing in the Senate since July. "The United States owes it to the Republic of India to send them a qualified ambassador that will represent the values of the United States," Grassley wrote.
"Mayor Garcetti may very well be fully qualified, but at this time, the Senate needs to look into these allegations further," Grassley added."Until my staff and I have conducted a thorough investigation and are able to speak with everyone involved I cannot vote to confirm Mr. Garcetti."
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