A lesbian who has been selected, but not yet confirmed, as Berkeley’s next permanent police chief is asserting sexual harassment allegations made against her "were false."
A five-year-old sexual misconduct allegation has roiled the appointment of interim Police Chief Jennifer Louis into the position permanently, and city council has plenty of questions on why this information never surfaced.
Several city officials say Berkeley City Manager Dee Williams-Ridley did not inform them of a past investigation into Jennifer Louis, her choice for top cop.