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Police release more details on Hegseth's assault allegation

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22.11.2024
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Police report details alleged sexual assault involving Hegseth

Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to be the next secretary of Defense, has denied that he sexually assaulted the woman, identified in the police report only as Jane Doe.

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Hegseth traveled to Capitol Hill on Thursday with Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio), Trump's vice president-elect, to shore up support with lawmakers.

While on Capitol Hill, Hegseth declared himself “completely cleared” of the 2017 sexual assault case involving Doe.

He also said it was an “an incredible opportunity” to be Defense secretary and that he takes it "very seriously."

Republican senators also appeared eager to put the matter behind them.

Hegseth met with Sens. John Barrasso (Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn........

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