Coming up on today’s program, we hear about another petition that recently circulated around CU Boulder campus, this time calling out a student on the football team for sexual assault. Then, it’s Dot Org, our weekly look at local nonprofits. […]
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Sexual Harassment Six Months Later
After a dramatic and tearful day in early March, lawmakers voted out one of their own. Democratic Rep. Steve Lebsock was the first lawmaker expelled in 103 years after allegations of sexual harassment, intimidation and retaliation from five women, were […]
Senate Punishment For Sen. Baumgardner Stirs Frustration, New Resignation Calls
A punishment for Sen. Randy Baumgardner, amid allegations of sexual harassment that investigators found credible, has spurred a series of reactions at Colorado’s Capitol, and some critics described the discipline as a slap on the wrist. Senate Democrats have renewed their calls for Baumgardner’s resignation or expulsion and Gov. John Hickenlooper declined to say whether he thinks Baumgardner should step down.
Sexual Harassment Complaint Against A Third Colorado Lawmaker Found Credible
A complaint alleging that Sen. Jack Tate harassed a woman at the state Capitol has been found credible. The woman, a former intern, alleged that Tate flirted with her and touched her in an elevator in an unwelcome manner during […]
Democrats Sign Letter on Baumgardner Complaint
Fifteen Senate Democrats signed a letter Tuesday asking the Republican Senate President to let the minority leader help decide a possible punishment against a Senator accused of sexual harassment. Our statehouse reporter Bente Birkeland has more. https://objects-us-east-1.dream.io/kgnu-news/2018/02/020618DemLetter.mp3 Senator Baumgardner, […]
Colorado Republican Leader Would Not Vow To Make Sexual Harassment Punishment Public
Kevin Grantham, the president of Colorado’s Senate, refused to say whether he would make any punishment stemming from a sexual harassment investigation — public. He was asked Monday (Feb. 5, 2018) during a weekly media briefing with Capitol reporters whether he […]