St. Paul police chief files sexual harassment complaint against mayor
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has filed a sexual harassment complaint accusing Mayor Kaohly Her of inappropriate conduct, disclosed in an April letter from his lawyer to the St. Paul city attorney.[1]
The letter was sent by Henry's attorney, Chris Madel, and lays out allegations of remarks and conduct toward Henry and other city employees.[1]
It cites a text message to a city worker that said, "When she wraps you up in a blanket after you gave her a good weinering." FOX 9
The city has retained an outside law firm to investigate the complaint.[1]
The mayor's office issued a limited statement expressing regret for any unintended impact and declined further comment while the outside probe proceeds.[1]
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- St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry has filed a sexual harassment complaint against Mayor Kaohly Her, detailed in an April letter from his attorney Chris Madel to the St. Paul city attorney.
- The complaint alleges Her made inappropriate sexual comments to Henry and other city employees, including a text saying, “When she wraps you up in a blanket after you gave her a good weinering,” sent to a city worker.
- The city has reportedly retained an outside law firm to investigate the allegations, and the mayor’s office has issued a limited statement expressing regret for any unintended impact while declining further comment during the probe.
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