Wisconsin state senator's accuser torn on complaint release
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A woman who accused former state Sen. Spencer Coggs of sexual harassment says she's torn over whether legislative leaders should release sexual misconduct complaints, saying she was scrutinized harshly and Senate human resources officials did almost nothing to help her.
Jana Harris worked as an aide in Cogg's Capitol office from early 2004 until December of 2010, when Coggs fired her after Democrats lost their majority and they were forced to downsize their staffs.
According to documents filed with the state Equal Rights Division, she began complaining to Senate human resources officials about Coggs' behavior in 2009. She accused him of telling her she was showing too much cleavage and that she wasn't black enough.