3 more women accuse former Senate minority leader Taylor of misconduct
Dec 19, 2024
STATEHOUSE (NETWORK INDIANA) — More accusations of sexual harassment have come to light against now former State Senate minority leader Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis).
The IndyStar reported on Wednesday that three more women, on top of the three women who came forward in late November, have accused Taylor of sexually harassing them as well as other inappropriate conduct.
“I’m denying everything that has been alleged that I have not talked to my caucus about,” Taylor said in a media availability on Wednesday at the Indiana Statehouse.
“I didn’t do the things people are saying that I’ve done,” he added. “I don’t know who these people are. I don’t know who what they’re talking about.”
Some of the accusations include unwanted touching and advances and even following an intern into a bathroom and kissing her at a downtown bar. Taylor boasted about his record in his time as a state senator while taking question after question from reporters about the claims.
“I’ve been able to hire three women to be leaders in our caucus,” Taylor said. “I’ve also emphasized the importance of workplace safety.”
Taylor comments came before he was removed by Statehouse Democrats as Senate Minority leader and the party’s caucus chairman. Both titles were then given to State Sen. Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington).
“Yoder brings a wealth of experience and a passion for advocacy, particularly in reproductive rights, educational access, and health care equity,” Democrats said in a press release.
Yoder will be joined by Sen. Andrea Hunley who will act as assistant minority leader, Sen. Rodney Pol Jr. as caucus chair, Sen. La Keisha Jackson as assistant caucus chair, and Sen. J.D. Ford as caucus whip.
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