Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Amid Sexual Assault Allegations and Senate Nomination
A police report details a 2017 sexual assault allegation against former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, made by a woman who worked for the California Federation of Republican Women. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, claimed Hegseth prevented her from leaving his hotel room and assaulted her, though she had limited recollection of the night. Hegseth, who was recently nominated for Secretary of Defense, denies the allegations, stating the encounter was consensual. The case was not pursued by the district attorney due to insufficient evidence.