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RFK Jr. Apologizes to Former Babysitter Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sends a text message apology to Eliza Cooney, denying memory of the incidents but expressing regret for any discomfort caused.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on April 13, 2024, in West Des Moines, Iowa.
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Overview

  • Eliza Cooney accused Kennedy of groping her while she worked as a nanny in the late 1990s.
  • Kennedy initially dismissed the allegations as part of his 'rambunctious youth.'
  • The apology came two days after the allegations were published in Vanity Fair.
  • Cooney found Kennedy's text apology disingenuous and questioned his request for a face-to-face meeting.
  • Kennedy's campaign has not commented on the allegations.