Democratic Senator Al Franken accused of forcibly kissing, groping anchor
Leeann Tweeden pens shocking essay detailing alleged sexual harassment
Leeann Tweeden pens shocking essay detailing alleged sexual harassment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Los Angeles radio news anchor says Democratic Sen. Al Franken forcibly kissed her during a 2006 USO tour. The anchor says Franken posed for a photo with his hands on her breasts as she slept.
Leeann Tweeden accuses Minnesota’s Franken in an essay on the website of California radio station KABC, where she anchors a morning talk show. Tweeden says Franken wrote a skit for the pair during a 2006 USO tour to the Middle East and insisted they practice a kiss during rehearsal.
Tweeden says she tried to resist but says Franken forced himself on her and stuck his tongue in her mouth. A copy of the photo is posted with the article.
Franken’s staff has not yet responded to a request for comment.
