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Doug Emhoff Denies 2012 Assault and Misogyny Allegations

Oct 8, 2024, 03:49 PM

Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, has been accused of slapping his then-girlfriend in 2012. According to a Daily Mail article, three unidentified friends of the alleged victim confirmed the incident, stating that Emhoff slapped her with such force that she 'spun around' after a charity gala in France. Emhoff has denied these allegations. Additionally, Emhoff faces accusations of misogynistic behavior during his time at the Los Angeles law firm Venable LLP, where former colleagues claim he hired an 'unqualified' part-time model as a legal secretary and retaliated against women who did not flirt with him. These allegations have surfaced amid Emhoff's public image as a feminist ally, heavily promoted by the Harris campaign. The accusations are supported by three sources.