Doug Emhoff Denies Allegations of 2012 Assault on Former Girlfriend

The second gentleman refutes claims of slapping an ex-partner during the Cannes Film Festival, as reported by the Daily Mail.

Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, has been accused of slapping a former girlfriend in 2012, according to a report by the Daily Mail.
The alleged incident occurred at the Cannes Film Festival, with three unnamed friends of the woman, referred to as 'Jane,' claiming Emhoff slapped her after a misunderstanding.
Emhoff's representatives have strongly denied the allegations, stating that the report is untrue and that he has never hit a woman.
The accusations come amid Emhoff's active role in Harris's presidential campaign, raising questions about the timing and veracity of the claims.
No formal charges have been reported, and major media outlets have not independently confirmed the Daily Mail's story.