Controversy Surrounds Trump's Defense Nominee Amid Assault Allegations

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Controversy Surrounds Trump's Defense Nominee Amid Assault Allegations
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A police report reveals new details about a sexual assault allegation against Pete Hegseth, Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense. A California woman claims Hegseth blocked her from leaving a hotel room and assaulted her, despite her repeated refusals. Hegseth insists the encounter was consensual and settled the matter with a monetary payment and confidentiality agreement. The report, released by Monterey's city attorney, includes conflicting accounts of the night and video surveillance descriptions, but Hegseth was not charged. The allegations could impact his nomination.

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