NEW: Utah state Sen. Gene Davis resigns following sexual harassment investigation
"We did not find Sen. Davis to be forthcoming or completely honest during his interview. He made several inconsistent statements," investigators wrote, adding that some of his claims were contradicted by other witnesses.
The redacted report, conducted by the legal firm Parsons Behle & Latimer, stated third-party witnesses saw Davis pour tequila for Weglinski following a campaign event in his home. Weglinski, who was 19 at the time, told investigators she felt "very uncomfortable" and took a sip, but did not finish the liquor."We are not aware of any legislative policy that is expressly implicated by serving alcohol to an underage intern. Nevertheless, we believe this behavior reflects negatively on Sen. Davis' judgment and credibility and may violate Utah’s criminal code," the report said. Investigators also found evidence supporting Weglinski's claims that Davis played with her toes and spoon- or hand-feed her food in his office. The report noted Weglinski initially dismissed his actions as "paternal" because she viewed him as a "grandpa figure."Investigators found that Davis' behavior toward Weglinski "continued throughout her internship from January through March 2022." In another instance, after a campaign meeting at his home, Davis had Weglinski and two other people watch a "vulgar" TV show called "You're the Worst." She told investigators the show contained "sex scene after sex scene." At least three parties, whose identities were withheld in the report, expressed concern about Davis "being alone in his home with a young intern" and advised him against it.In a statement Wednesday, Adams and Senate Minority Leader Karen Mayne said they had stripped Davis of all president- and caucus-appointed committee assignments.that he acted inappropriately through his lawyer and said he would fulfill his full term, which ends Jan. 1, 2023.
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