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851: Mike Kingsley

Rape Culture

Mike Kingsley is an Idaho state representative who does not believe a little thing like rape says anything about a man’s character. Kingsley seems to think rape does not reflect on a man’s character. To be perfectly clear, he didn’t have a word of concern for von Ehlinger’s victim, a young woman who was not…

850: Vito Barbieri

Rape Culture

To be perfectly clear, he didn’t have a word of concern for von Ehlinger’s victim, a young woman who was not only raped by von Ehlinger, but savaged by his party when Rep. Giddings put her name out on Facebook. She and her family were threatened and Barbieri says the rapist always acted in accord with his ideals.

849: Merrill F. Nelson

Organizational Cover-Up

He is alleged to have told a Mormon bishop not to report sexual abuse that was confessed to him by the Paul Adams. The bishop called a special help line. Nelson is alleged to have advised Arizona Bishop Herrod that he could be sued if he reported the abuse and that was Arizona law, not just church doctrine. That was false. Arizona’s abuse reporting grants blanket immunity to people who report abuse or neglect.

848: Dave Estenson

Extortion, Improper Conduct or Comments, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Assault, Sexual Battery, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Misconduct

Dave Estenson was the Republican nominee for State Senate District 31 in Wisconsin, he lost in a close race. The incumbent Jeff Smith received 50.4% while Estenson received 49.5%. Republicans had hoped to gerrymander District 31 to take out Smith, but perhaps reports of Dave Estenson’s sexual misconduct while he was in law enforcement tarnished…

847: Aron Peña

Sexual Battery, Sexual Harassment

Aron Peña worked as district director for Rep. Mayra Flores. He was fired when it was revealed he had a long history of sexual harassment complaints. Four women came forward with allegations of years of harassment. In addition, he is alleged to have sexually harassed an intern in 2022. There is also a lawsuit pending…

843: Clifford James Neesmith

Child Sexual Abuse Material

Clifford James “C. J.” Neesmith was chairman of the Port Wentworth Planning Commission when he was arrested for possession child sexual abuse materials on September 12, 2022. He was removed from the Commission the following day. Coincidentally, the Port Wentworth City Council discussed restructuring the Planning Commission on September 14 and reorganized it in October. In the past, Neesmith was also the Chair of the local Chamber of Commerce.