Tony Mendoza
California State Senator
Tony Mendoza is a member of the California State Senate. He represents the 32nd Senate District and is a member of the Democratic Party.
In November 2017, a staff member accused Mendoza of inappropriate sexual behavior, including inviting her to his home. Soon after, a 19-year-old intern accused Mendoza of pursuing a sexual relationship with her. Mendoza was also accused of retaliating against those who reported his behavior.
In February 2018, Mendoza resigned from the California Legislature.
References
- https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/22/us/tony-mendoza-sexual-harassment.html
- http://beta.latimes.com/politics/essential/la-pol-ca-essential-politics-updates-state-sen-tony-mendoza-refuses-to-take-1513299672-htmlstory.html
- Staff member accuses California senator of inappropriate behavior (KCRA)
- After another woman accuses Sen. Tony Mendoza of inappropriate behavior, California Senate announces big change (The Mercury News)
- http://www.capradio.org/articles/2017/11/10/attorney-calif-senator-fired-staffers-who-reported-he-behaved-inappropriately/
- http://www.sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article183704591.html