APNewsBreak: Attorney: Ellison abuse claim unsubstantiated
Source: AP News
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) An ex-girlfriends allegation that Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison once physically abused her could not be substantiated because she refused to provide video she said she had of the incident, an attorney hired to investigate the claims concluded in a draft report obtained Monday by The Associated Press.
The report was compiled by Susan Ellingstad, a lawyer hired by Minnesotas Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party to investigate the allegation against the Democratic congressman. Ellison, also deputy chairman of the Democratic National Committee, has denied the allegations.
Karen Monahan alleged in August that Ellison dragged her off a bed by her feet while screaming obscenities at her in 2016. Monahan said she had video footage of the incident. She levied the allegation just days ahead of a crowded Democratic primary for Minnesota attorney general that Ellison went on to win.
The states Democratic party launched an investigation into the claim. Democratic party chairman Ken Martin said last week he expected the investigation to conclude soon.
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Power 2 the People
(2,437 posts)Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)who started this,there is a ton more going on as per a few DFLers who say and feel someone has a agenda .
Merlot
(9,696 posts)Good for them. To late for Franken,
pazzyanne
(6,556 posts)When I walked into the primary voting booth, it was just a few days after this allegation came forward. I voted for Keith because of what happened to Al. I am glad the results of the investigation are in and I will be voting for Keith in November as well.
Merlot
(9,696 posts)I've so far liked what he's had to say. He impressed me in the run-off with Perez.
pazzyanne
(6,556 posts)I heard on MPR today that the DNC investigation could not collaborate the abuse allegations so they have asked law enforcement to do an investigation too. Meanwhile tRump and allies are still trying to smear DBF and the Democrats to try and shore up their boy, Kavanaugh.
at140
(6,110 posts)He said she said won't stand up in any court of law. I have a friend who was being abused by her husband, but without evidence she was powerless. Then one day he threw a metal object at her in a rage. She called police and now has solid evidence to get a divorce on favorable terms.
LiberalLovinLug
(14,173 posts)Just to be "safe".
ananda
(28,860 posts)nt
pazzyanne
(6,556 posts)...and she is not real popular here right now.
Scruffy1
(3,256 posts)They all dropped it because it was not credible.