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Secret Service Agent on Leave Investigated for Alleged Sexual Assault on Harris Campaign Aide in Wisconsin

Sep 25, 2024, 11:11 PM

A U.S. Secret Service agent has been placed on administrative leave following allegations of sexual assault against a staffer on Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign. The alleged incident, which occurred during a work trip in Wisconsin, involved the agent groping and sexually harassing the staffer in a hotel while under the influence of alcohol. The Secret Service has acknowledged the incident and launched an investigation. The Vice President's office has been notified and has stated it has 'zero tolerance for sexual misconduct.'