Herman Cain, 2012 Republican presidential primary candidate, and avid Trump supporter admitted he agreed to settlements for sexual harassment claims. During his run for the Republican nomination, it came out that two women had complained of sexual harassment and signed non-disclosure agreements in exchange for a settlement. The first allegations were over things he said that made women he worked with uncomfortable. They were anonymous and leaked to the press. However, more allegations surfaced, including one from Sharon Bialek who faced the press in a news conference and described how Cain physically groped her and tried to force her into a sex act.
The press were relentless in pursuing the women.
Cain first denied, the diminished the incidents, but his responses were contradictory and confused. In the end, he admitted that he had settled. And more women came forward.
- The Guardian: Herman Cain admits settlement was made over sexual harassment claims
- Washington Post: Herman Cain faces sexual harassment allegations from fourth woman
- Washington Post: She was vilified for accusing Herman Cain of sexual harassment. Eight years later she has no regrets.
- CBS: Cain dodges harassment questions as third accuser surfaces
- NPR: One of Herman Cain’s Accusers Identified, GOP leading Independent, federal worker
05 Nov 2011
