Did Adam Schiff use taxpayer money to settle sexual harassment claim?
In February 2019, we investigated a rumor that U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff had used taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim in 2013. That rumor (which was entirely false) was based on a junk news article that cited a non-existent report from the Los Angeles Times.
Do ‘leaked visitor logs’ show Adam Schiff visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s Island 78 times?
An image shared on Facebook claims “leaked visitor logs” show Democratic California Rep. Adam Schiff visited deceased convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s private island 78 times. There is no record in publicly available flight logs of Schiff visiting Epstein’s island over 70 times. The origin of the claim appears to be a satire website.
How many times has Schiff visited Epstein’s Island?
There is no record in publicly available flight logs of Schiff visiting Epstein’s island over 70 times. The origin of the claim appears to be a satire website.
How many sexual harassment settlements has the Office of compliance made?
In a closed-door meeting with House Republicans on Dec. 1, Rep. Gregg Harper of Mississippi, the top Republican on the House Administration Committee, said the Office of Compliance made only one settlement for sexual harassment complaints. That settlement was made in the amount of $84,000 since 2012, Harper said in the meeting.
Why did Adam Schiff use taxpayer money?
Adam Schiff used taxpayer money to silence a man who accused him of sexual harassment.
Who used taxpayer money to cover up sexual harassment?
In early February 2019, social media trolls attempted to spread a claim that “congressional sources” had confirmed Rep. Adam Schiff (D-California) “used taxpayer money” to cover up a sexual-harassment accusation:
Is Schiff's sister married to Soros' son?
In February 2018, a false rumor claimed that Schiff’s sister was married to billionaire philanthropist George Soros’s son, but Schiff has no sister.
Who is the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee?
This isn’t the only unfounded rumor to dog Schiff, who became chair of the House Intelligence Committee when Democrats won a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives in the 2018 midterm elections.
Is Schiff's sister Jewish?
In February 2018, a false rumor claimed that Schiff’s sister was married to billionaire philanthropist George Soros’s son, but Schiff has no sister. Soros, who is Jewish, is also the frequent target of anti-Semitic conspiracy theorists.
Did Schiff post a picture of himself and McMillan?
This was at least the second time that Schiff posted a photograph of himself and McMillan. In 2015, the congressman posted a recent photograph of himself and McMillan after attending his “little brother’s” stage production:
Did Adam Schiff use taxpayer money?
In February 2019, we investigated a rumor that U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff had used taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment claim in 2013. That rumor (which was entirely false) was based on a junk news article that cited a non-existent report from the Los Angeles Times.
Where did the claim of the satirical article come from?
The claim appears to originate from an article published by America’s Last Line of Defense, a parody news website that disclaims in the “About Us” section that “everything on this website is fiction.” The satirical article, which is filed under the “Democrats Satirically Offending” category, bears the same headline as the Facebook post.
Did Schiff pose with Epstein?
In December 2019, Check Your Fact debunked the image that purportedly shows Schiff posing for a photo with Epstein. Epstein’s head was superimposed over Schiff’s father’s head to create the false impression that Epstein and the congressman took a picture together. tweet this. show comments.
How much was the 2013 disability claim settled?
Other claims that were settled between FY 2013 and the present include an age discrimination claim that was settled for $76,000; a disability discrimination and retaliation claim that was settled for $37,250 ; a $5,200 settlement for alleged discrimination on the basis of race, national origin and military service; and a veteran status discrimination claim that was settled for $150,000.
Did John Conyers pay a settlement?
John Conyers also admitted to paying a settlement after a former staffer alleged she was fired because she turned down his sexual advances. In that case, which was first reported by BuzzFeed, the money came from Conyers’ office budget and not the Office of Compliance fund. The Committee on House Administration review comes amid a growing call ...
Did the Office of Compliance pay for Massa?
These details come just a day after ABC News reported that the Office of Compliance paid nearly $100,000 to settlement a sexual harassment claim made against former Democratic Rep. Eric Massa. Massa resigned amid an ethics investigation in 2010, so it is unlikely that his settlement was included in the data released on Friday. Rep. John Conyers also admitted to paying a settlement after a former staffer alleged she was fired because she turned down his sexual advances. In that case, which was first reported by BuzzFeed, the money came from Conyers’ office budget and not the Office of Compliance fund.
How many women have accused Al Franken of sexual misconduct?
Eight women accused former Sen. Al Franken of sexual misconduct before his resignation in January. Franken was the first Congress member accused of sexual misconduct after the #MeToo movement picked up in 2017.
Why was Pat Meehan removed from the Ethics Committee?
The House Ethics Committee removed Rep. Pat Meehan from the panel as it investigates him for sexual harassment .
Why did Pat Meehan resign?
Pat Meehan announced his resignation from Congress Friday following reports that he used taxpayer money to settle a sexual harassment complaint with a former aide. Meehan had previously announced he would not run for re-election. He cited sparing his staff from an Ethics investigation as the cause for ...
When did the House Ethics Committee investigate Kihuen?
The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into Kihuen December 15.
Is there a bill to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace?
Gretchen Carlson arrives for the press conference with members of Congress in the Capitol on a new bipartisan bill to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination in the workplace on Wednesday. The bill passed the House, but no action has been made in the Senate. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)
Did Franks ask for surrogates?
Franks had asked two female staffers to act as surrogates for him and his wife, but it wasn’t clear if the congressman was expecting them to have sexual relations with him. Franks also tried to convince a female aide she was in love with him, according to a former staffer.
How many times did Franks ask her to be a surrogate?
The former aide said Franks asked her at least four times if she would be willing to act as a surrogate mother to his child in exchange for a payment. The AP verified the staffer's identity and confirmed that she worked in Franks' office. The AP said she requested anonymity out of concern for her privacy.
What is the committee investigating in the Franks case?
The committee said it was planning to investigate if Franks "engaged in conduct that constitutes sexual harassment and/or retaliation for opposing sexual harassment."
How did Nancy Pelosi respond to the allegations against Kihuen?
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi responded to the allegations against Kihuen by calling on him to step down.
How much did the Office of Compliance make in 2012?
Gregg Harper of Mississippi, the top Republican on the House Administration Committee, said the Office of Compliance made only one settlement for sexual harassment complaints. That settlement was made in the amount of $84,000 since 2012, Harper said in the meeting.
Who is the woman who filed the Farenthold complaint?
The woman who lodged the complaint, Farenthold's former communications director, Lauren Greene, said the lawmaker engaged in sexual harassment and gender discrimination, and created a hostile work environment.
When did Al Franken address the media?
U.S. Senator Al Franken addresses the media outside his office on Capitol Hill in Washington on Nov. 27, 2017. Yuri Gripas / Reuters
