Republican Congressman Accused of Sexually Harassing Two Male Staffers
- Florida lawmaker Fabian Basabe has been accused of sexually harassing two former employees in a lawsuit filed this week.
- The lawsuit claims Basabe groped and slapped the staffers, made inappropriate comments and advances, and forced them to sign non-disclosure agreements.
- The staffers are seeking over $100,000 in damages from Basabe for the alleged abuse.
- Basabe denies the accusations, calling the lawsuit frivolous, but House Speaker Paul Renner says an investigation will be conducted.
- The allegations come as CBS and the Miami Herald were investigating Basabe for similar claims of sexual misconduct.