Sexual Misconduct

Trump Stages Pre-Debate Event with Bill Clinton Accusers

| Importance: 8/10

On October 9, 2016, just 90 minutes before the second presidential debate in St. Louis, Donald Trump staged a surprise press conference with four women who have accused Bill Clinton of sexual misconduct or been connected to the Clintons’ legal history. The event, held at the Four Seasons Hotel …

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Republicans Withdraw Support for Trump After Access Hollywood Tape

| Importance: 8/10

In the hours and days following the October 7, 2016 release of the Access Hollywood tape, dozens of Republican officials withdrew their support for Donald Trump, with many calling for him to exit the presidential race entirely. The mass defection represented the most serious internal challenge to …

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Rep. Anthony Weiner Resigns After Sexting Scandal and Cover-Up

| Importance: 7/10

U.S. Representative Anthony Weiner (D-NY) announced his resignation from Congress effective June 23, 2011, after admitting he sent sexually explicit photos and messages to at least six women over three years through Twitter, Facebook, email, and phone—and then lied about it to the public and media. …

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Trump Admits to Entering Pageant Dressing Rooms on Howard Stern

| Importance: 7/10

In a Howard Stern radio interview, Donald Trump admits to deliberately entering Miss Universe and Miss USA dressing rooms while contestants were undressed, stating: ‘I’m allowed to go in because I’m the owner of the pageant… You know, they’re standing there with no …

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