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Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Investigated by Monterey Police for 2017 Alleged Sexual Assault; No Charges Filed

Nov 15, 2024, 03:30 PM

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, was investigated by the Monterey Police Department in 2017 for an alleged sexual assault, according to a statement released by city officials in Monterey, California. Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News host, was the subject of a police inquiry that did not lead to any criminal charges. Hegseth's lawyer stated that police found 'no evidence' of wrongdoing.