PENNSYLVANIA
Associated Press
By MARK SCOLFORO
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Sexual misconduct allegations have roiled the Pennsylvania Legislature this past year, including the revelation that two cases resulted in sizeable payouts.
A sitting state senator gave up plans to run for Congress in late February, following accusations of inappropriate behavior.
And an investigation is underway into claims a House member was abusive toward two women, including a fellow state representative.
Over the past 15 months, dozens of state lawmakers around the country have been accused of sexual misconduct in a mounting backlash against misbehavior by those in power.
The Associated Press filed records requests with every state legislative chamber to document complaints brought over the past decade.
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