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Michelly Teixeira

Trump Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over 2017 Sexual Assault Allegation

Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, faces backlash over resurfaced allegations and questions about his qualifications for the high-stakes role (Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary has been the target of an investigation for alleged sex misconduct. Officials in Monterey, California, confirmed Thursday that Hegseth was the subject of a police investigation after an alleged incident at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel years ago.

The investigation stemmed from a report filed in October 2017, which described "contusions" on a woman's right thigh. Monterey police said that no weapons were involved and provided no further details, citing the sensitivity of the case.

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