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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her Faces Sexual Harassment Investigation Following Formal Complaint by Police Chief Axel Henry

The City of St. Paul has hired an outside law firm to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Kaohly Her. The probe follows a formal complaint filed by Police Chief Axel Henry, who alleges that Her engaged in inappropriate and unlawful conduct toward city employees and police department staff. Attorney Chris Madel, representing Chief Henry, noted that the conduct extends beyond isolated incidents and includes sexualized communications and unwanted physical contact. The complaint highlights specific examples, such as a text message regarding "Weiner Wednesday" and a photo of a police officer photoshopped onto a swaddled baby. Mayor Her, who made history as the city's first Hmong and female mayor, has faced previous scrutiny regarding her personal boundaries. While the mayor's office expressed regret for any unintended impact, Chief Henry remains focused on his primary duty of keeping citizens safe. The city is currently reviewing the evidence to determine the next steps for the administration.

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