Controversy Surrounds Trump Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth Amid Assault Allegations

A police report details allegations of sexual assault against Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, stemming from an incident in 2017 where a woman claims he blocked her in a hotel room and assaulted her. Hegseth denies the allegations, asserting the encounter was consensual. The report, released after a public records request, includes interviews with the alleged victim and others, and was forwarded to the district attorney for review. Hegseth's attorney confirmed a settlement was paid to the woman to avoid a potential lawsuit.