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Police Report Details Sexual Assault Allegation Against Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth in Monterey County

Nov 21, 2024, 12:24 PM

A police report detailing a sexual assault allegation against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, was released on Wednesday night. The report reveals that a woman, referred to as Jane Doe, accused Hegseth of sexually assaulting her in 2017 at a hotel room in Monterey County, California, after he took her phone, blocked the door, and refused to let her leave. The incident reportedly occurred after Hegseth gave a keynote speech at a political conference. Hegseth has denied the allegations, stating he did not coerce the woman. The report also mentions that the woman underwent a rape-kit exam at a local hospital, and the assault was first reported by a nurse. Additionally, two other women at the event claimed Hegseth placed a hand on their thighs and invited them to his hotel room. The police report does not conclude that the allegations were false.