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* What’s out there so far…
* Sun-Times: Woman says top Madigan aide harassed her: ‘Speaker’s office is a locker room’: “Over the course of the last several years, I have endured and have personally witnessed bullying and repeated harassment that was often sexual and sexist in nature In my workplace,” she said, noting Mapes had made “repeated inappropriate comments to me, both in the office and on the House floor.” Her voice faltering at times, Garrett described how difficult it has been to come forward. “I’m loyal to (Madigan). This is very hard for me, but I’ve just suffered one disappointment after another with how things are handled,” she said.
* Tribune: Aide accuses Madigan’s chief of staff of making sexually inappropriate comments: Garrett said in September 2015, a colleague complained of being sexually harassed by a member of the House Democratic caucus. Garrett said she raised the issue with Mapes, who responded, “Are you reporting this situation because you are upset the representative isn’t paying attention to you?” Garrett said she and the other person who heard the comment were “totally taken aback,” and that she told Mapes it was his responsibility to look into the issue. She cited an example from December 2014, as staff was in the midst of planning inauguration logistics. Mapes said “completely out of nowhere that I needed to make sure that I was not showing my pink bra,” because, “girls on the second floor like to leave little to the imagination,” Garrett said.
* NBC 5: Statehouse Employee Accuses Madigan’s Chief of Staff of Harassment: Beginning in spring 2013, Garrett said she reported former state Rep. Ken Dunkin for making inappropriate comments after he told her and another woman, “I want to take both of you home and see which one will be the naughtiest.” After reporting the incident, Garrett said she heard that Mapes’ response was that it would “blow over,” leading her to believe he would not take appropriate action.
* WLS AM: Speaker Madigans right-hand-man accused of harassment by House employee: Garrett says Madigan has given Mapes too much power and the speaker needs to step up for the victims.
* AP: House Speaker’s top aide accused of mishandling harassment: Sherri Garrett is a $42,000-a-year account technician for the House. She said Wednesday that Madigan chief of staff Timothy Mapes was dismissive of harassment complaints on two occasions and made untoward comments to her and others in incidents from 2013 to just a few weeks ago.
* One more…
One question that comes to mind:
Did Madigan disclose this in the narrow list of complaints he released in February? https://t.co/CNMUREAjh7 https://t.co/hqtx9DAkvo
— austin berg (@A_R_BERG) June 6, 2018
Garrett says she doesn’t know if her case was one of those in the list that Madigan released, but says it had a “chilling” effect on everyone, as if tacitly warning them to stay quiet https://t.co/Qcc8q9L1sU
— Paris Schutz (@paschutz) June 6, 2018
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jun 6, 18 @ 2:07 pm
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What’s Madigan waiting for, another complaint presser tomorrow?
Comment by Rutro Wednesday, Jun 6, 18 @ 2:25 pm
=What’s Madigan waiting for, another complaint presser tomorrow?=
He doesn’t have a cell phone. Maybe he hasn’t heard.
Comment by m Wednesday, Jun 6, 18 @ 2:27 pm
I believe an announcement is forthcoming about Tim Mapes’ future.
Comment by Colin O'Scopy Wednesday, Jun 6, 18 @ 2:33 pm
Western Union?
Comment by Honeybadger Wednesday, Jun 6, 18 @ 2:34 pm
Of the allegations, the only one that is truly damming is the writing off of the sexual harassment claim against the Representative. However, was Tim Mapes the proper person to report this to?
Comment by Name/Nickname/Anon Wednesday, Jun 6, 18 @ 2:42 pm
we always knew Mapes was difficult, but this crosses lines. it’s angering. both in favor of SGarrett, and for women and the system. As a Democrat, I’m enraged about my party’s staff.
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Jun 6, 18 @ 2:42 pm
With respect Rich, you’re missing the other story right under the Trib’s Mapes coverage.
“Madigan’s legal team asks judge to toss sexual harassment lawsuit by former campaign worker”
That’s an awful one-two punch.
Comment by ChrisB Wednesday, Jun 6, 18 @ 2:46 pm
===you’re missing the other story ===
It was posted this morning.
Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Jun 6, 18 @ 2:47 pm
“Yeah, Senator, the Family had a lot of buffers”
Comment by Stuntman Bob's Brother Wednesday, Jun 6, 18 @ 8:24 pm