Following multiple allegations of sexual harassment—and calls from numerous Senate Democrats to resign from his seat—Senator Al Franken (D-Minn.) announced on Thursday that he would be stepping down “in the coming weeks.” At least six women have come forward to accuse Franken of unwanted groping or kissing. On Wednesday, dozens of his fellow Democratic senators…
Read moreEarlier this week, the Huffington Post reported that two more women have accused Minnesota senator and former SNL star Al Franken of touching them inappropriately. This comes on the heels of allegations from radio host Leeann Tweeden, who shared the now-infamous photo of Franken seemingly groping her breasts during a USO tour in 2006. Franken…
Read moreLess than a week after Lena Dunham had to apologize for defending Girls writer Murray Miller against accusations of sexual assault, 36 women from former Saturday Night Live casts have written a letter in support of senator Al Franken. The senator and SNL alum was accused of alleged sexual harassment and groping by radio host…
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