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Michigan Democratic Party suspends caucus chair amid sexual assault allegations
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Today 3:31 PM
Lizmary Fernández alleges former Michigan Democratic Party Disability Caucus Chair Baba Baxter Jones sexually assaulted her at an activist event in 2020.
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On the screen, Lizmary Fernández starts a livestream and takes a deep breath. She looks strong and resolute. She’s surrounded by friends. And she’s about to make a very different video than one of her that’s been circulating on Facebook for a few weeks.
“My name is Lizmary Fernández. I’m 20 years old, and I’m a recent graduate of Michigan State University. And today, I wanted to share my story of my sexual assault,” she says.