Statement: Jury Finds Rep. Fabian Basabe Liable for Sexual Harassment, Battery, and Defamation of Former Staff

TALLAHASSEE, FL –  On Wednesday, Republican State Representative Fabian Basabe was found liable of sexual harassment, battery, and defamation of a former legislative aide and intern. 

In response, Nikki Fried, Chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, issued the following statement:

“Representative Basabe’s behavior is disgusting, and I am disturbed that the Republican leadership in the House engaged in a coverup to shield Representative Basabe from the consequences of his actions. Representative Basabe has no business holding public office for another day, he must resign immediately.

“Floridians are fed up with the rampant corruption in Tallahassee. Yesterday, a jury was able to deliver justice to those who were harmed by Basabe’s reckless behavior. This fall, voters will make their voices clear when they vote out Representative Basabe and his complicit Republican colleagues at the ballot box.”

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