Tom Connolly
California State Assemblyman
Tom Connolly is a former member of the California State Assembly, where he represented Lemon Grove.
In 1995, three women filed lawsuits alleging that Connolly sexually harassed them. The allegations included: discussion of their sexual preferences, discussion of his sex life, unwanted hugs, and lewd comments.
In 1997, Connolly was convicted of having sexual contact with a 14-year-old prostitute, and was sentenced to two years in prison.
References
- State Settles Aides' Harassment Suit : Courts: Women who were fired by Willie Brown each receive $100,000. Their former boss, ex-Assemblyman Tom Connolly, denies any wrongdoing. (Los Angeles Times)
- Jury Backs Ex-Assemblyman, Rejects Sex Harassment Suit (Los Angeles Times)
- Ex-Assemblyman Faces Sex Charges Involving a Minor (Los Angeles Times)
- Ex-Assemblyman Found Guilty of Sex With Underage Girl (Los Angeles Times)
- Ex-Lawmaker Sentenced for Having Sex With Girl (Los Angeles Times)