The 360 | Why Katie Hill’s resignation is so complicated
Katie Hill, a first-term member of the House of Representatives from California, resigned after nude photos of her were leaked to media outlets and allegations arose that she had inappropriate relationships with two subordinates.
Hill said the nude photos published by a conservative website and British tabloid, and the potential that more might be released, were major factors in her decision to resign. “I know that as long as I am in Congress, we’ll live fearful of what might come next and how much it will hurt,” she said in a statement. Releasing intimate images of someone without their consent — commonly known as revenge porn — is illegal in California and many other states.
Her defenders point to numerous straight male representatives who have faced similar scandals, only to hold onto their seats, as evidence of a double standard women face when it comes to issues of sexual impropriety and a lack of familiarity that leads queer relationships to be treated as more scandalous.Hill has said she intends to pursue legal action over the release of the photos. A special election will be held to decide who takes over her seat in Congress.
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