Rape victim files lawsuit against Hegseth at Fox News

Fox News contributor Leslie Marshall criticized Pete HegsethPresident-elect Donald TrumpDefense minister election on Sunday Details of sexual assault allegation against him made public.

But Marshall first targeted former Fox News host Hegseth. history of alleged infidelityIt is a crime under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

“With all due respect to my former colleague, we know of three cases of adultery against Pete Hegseth and this is relevant.” Marshall said on Fox News’ “MediaBuzz.” “And the reason this is relevant is because UCMJ Section 134 deals with adultery against the military, of which the Department of Defense is a part. If you can’t lead one person by example, you can’t lead an entire organization and all those people.

Stating that she was a rape victim, Marshall then touched upon the sexual assault allegation that was made public recently.

“It’s very difficult for a woman to go in and get a rape kit done. “Going through this process like I did is very difficult physically, mentally and emotionally,” Marshall said. “Someone wouldn’t go to the hospital and subject themselves to this. I have to say, as a woman and a victim, I believe in victims and this is a problem for me. … And while Pete has had an incredible military career, he doesn’t have the leadership career that I think he needs as the head of the Department of Defense.”

In response, Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) denied the claim Sunday’s episode of ABC News’ “This Week” has the potential to be a distraction.

“These are all allegations,” Hagerty said.

“Do not let these allegations distract us. What we need is real, significant change. The Pentagon has focused more on pronouns than lethality for the past four years. “We need to get back to work and I think Pete is the guy to do it.”

Hagerty’s stance aligns with that of many Republicans.Those who choose not to speak out publicly against Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks.

Alleged attack It occurred in 2017 In Monterey, California. Hegseth denied the allegation through his lawyer.

Trump’s communications director, Steven Cheung, stated that the allegation would not affect Hegseth’s position.

“Mr. Hegseth vehemently denied all accusations and no criminal charges were filed. We look forward to his confirmation as United States Secretary of Defense so he can begin Day One of Making America Safe and Great Again,” Cheung previously told HuffPost.

Hegseth has never held a senior military post and has made many controversial comments. argues that women should not be allowed to take part in combat roles in the military and Pressing for pardons of alleged war criminals. It’s also a tattoos are sometimes linked to extremism.