An Arizona lawmaker was ousted from the state House of Representatives Feb. 1, following an investigation into allegations of harassment and inappropriate behavior.
The 56-3 vote to expel Rep. Don Shooter (R) prompted lawmakers to call for change at the state Capitol. The decision comes after months of accusations against Shooter that were brought to light during a national dialogue over sexual harassment in the workplace.
An outside investigation released Jan. 30 found many of the allegations credible and concluded Shooter violated House policy while creating a hostile work environment. Among the claims corroborated were sexual comments Shooter made about ...
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