onyers Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Did you know that several women have accused Rep. John Conyers, who is the most senior member of Congress, of verbal abuse, inappropriate touching and groping over decades?
Did you know that Conyers told a Detroit radio show Tuesday morning that "I am retiring today," though he is effectively resigning, he also said in an interview on The Mildred Gaddis Show that he wants son John Conyers III to succeed him in Congress?
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Did you know that Conyers, 88, has denied the allegations, saying Tuesday that "they are not accurate; they are not true?"
Did you know that Conyers had a settlement two years ago for wrongful dismissal of a female employee?
Did you know that settled with a woman that received a $27,000 confidential settlement, Marion Brown, accusations against Conyers. "He Violated my body, propositioning me, inviting me to hotels with the guise of discussing business, and then propositioning for sex," Brown said?"
Did you know that Brown said she came forward because she wants "to be a voice" and so that her granddaughter would "not have to endure sexism and gender inequality and she thought it was worth the risk to stand up for all the women in the workforce that are voiceless?"
Did you know that Melanie Sloan, a founder of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, who had worked for Conyers also came forward. She told The Washington Post about alleged mistreatment and verbal abuse, though Sloan said she did not believe she was sexually harassed by Conyers?
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