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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Johanna Chisholm

Kellyanne Conway could be drawn into case of Trump-endorsed candidate accused of sexual harassment

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Former Trump White House adviser Kellyanne Conway could be called upon in the discovery phase of a lawsuit against her boss, gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbster, who is being sued by a Nebraska state senator for alleged sexual battery, according to reports.

Dave Lopez, the legal counsel representing state Sen Julie Slama, told Politico’s Daniel Lippman that he intends to find out what Ms Conway, a senior adviser to Mr Herbster, knew about the allegations of sexual harassment that have been levelled against the Trump-backed candidate, and when.

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