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Governor Kate Brown called for Oregon State Representative Diego Hernandez to step down on Friday, amid sexual harassment allegations and outcry for his resignation from at least 27 other lawmakers.
Rep. Hernandez is accused of violating the Legislature s anti-harassment policy several times.
On Friday, the governor made a point to call on Hernandez to resign ahead of her COVID-19 briefing. The governor cited a new report and investigation that found that Hernandez created an intimidating and hostile work environment for several woman. Gov. Brown called those who have come forward with their allegations brave and courageous.
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An Oregon state lawmaker likely tried to pressure former romantic partners over whom he had professional sway to become involved with him again, a nine-month-long independent investigation found, according to reports.
State lawmakers in Salem could decide as early as next week if state Rep. Diego Hernandez, D-Portland, violated the congressional sexual harassment policy, Oregon Public Broadcasting first reported.
The report, issued Monday, will be presented to the House Committee on Conduct, where Hernandez says he supports an effective review of credible allegations but claimed that conduct rules are often politicized with cases tried in the press.
Bryan M. Vance
Originally published on January 25, 2021 4:46 pm
An investigation into the behavior of Rep. Diego Hernandez found the East Portland lawmaker likely created a hostile work environment at the state Capitol for two women, according to an internal investigation into the representative’s behavior that was recently provided to OPB.
Both women had brief, consensual romantic relationships with Hernandez. Both women, according to the investigation, tried to end those relationships but found it wasn’t easy.
Rather, they felt Hernandez’s behaviors forced them into making a difficult choice: they could either resume a relationship with Hernandez or risk jeopardizing their careers.