Nebraska lawmaker resigns as expulsion vote looms over staffer allegations
TL;DR
State Sen. Dan McKeon resigned minutes before a floor vote on his expulsion over allegations of inappropriately touching a legislative staffer; an outside investigation said the conduct may violate the Legislature’s harassment policy but was not actionable sexual harassment, and McKeon faces misdemeanor charges (disturbing the peace) with a Jan. 26 court date, while Gov. Pillen will appoint his replacement.
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- Nebraska lawmaker accused of inappropriately touching staffer announces resignation KETV
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