Investigation into St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her Following Harassment Allegations

Background of Allegations

St. Paul, Minnesota, Mayor Kaohly Her is currently under investigation following a harassment complaint filed by Police Chief Axel Henry. Henry claims that Mayor Her engaged in sexual harassment towards city employees, including police officers, through lewd text messages and inappropriate comments. The investigation seeks to determine the validity of these allegations and their impact on city governance.

Details from the Lawsuit

The lawsuit against Mayor Her provides specific examples of the alleged misconduct. Chief Axel Henry accuses Her of making explicit comments about body parts and referring to herself in suggestive terms. Furthermore, it includes an accusation that she made sexually suggestive comments regarding his genitalia. The legal document also describes unwanted physical contact during a budget meeting.

Additional accusations are highlighted by the complaint, such as Her’s comments about her troubled marriage and the need for a ‘close relationship’ with Henry. There are claims about Her’s repeated visits to the police department gym, where she allegedly displayed inappropriate behavior during workouts.

Ceremony Incident and Retaliation Allegations

An incident at an awards ceremony is detailed, where Her allegedly commented on a ribbon abbreviation worn by Henry. The complaint includes descriptions of other meetings, such as one at a cigar lounge, where Her purportedly threatened Chief Henry with false claims unless certain demands were met.

Mayor Her allegedly continued her behavior during personal time while Henry was at a golf simulator. Claims in the lawsuit suggest that after Henry filed an internal complaint, Her and her administration retaliated against him. His filed complaint led to actions reducing his influence within city decisions and withholding requested documentation.

Responses and Investigation Outcomes

According to the mayor’s office, an independent investigation did not confirm any allegations of sexual harassment or retaliation. Mayor Her asserts she will continue to fulfill her role and adhere to the investigation’s recommendations. Despite the ongoing litigation, the city avoids commenting extensively on active legal matters.

In light of these events, Mayor Her has officially shifted her personal security detail responsibilities from the St. Paul Police Department to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.

Fox News Digital has reached out to Mayor Her’s office for further comment.