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As Hernandez Hearings Conclude, Enormous Pressure Builds for His Departure From House Gov. Kate Brown, Senate President Peter Courtney and 26 House Democrats call on the Portland lawmaker to resign. Rep. Diego Hernandez. (Sam Gehrke) Updated February 5 After the Oregon House Conduct Committee completed a week s worth of hearings into sexual harassment allegations against state Rep. Diego Hernandez (D-Portland), calls for his resignation or expulsion from the House intensified today. Following testimony from five women who said Hernandez used his position in the Legislature improperly in relationships with them, the four-member Conduct Committee voted unanimously to sustain 18 findings of violations of House Rule 27, which pertains to sexual harassment and creating a hostile workplace.
Oregon governor, more lawmakers call for Rep. Hernandez to resign KATU Staff
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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.