A woman accused Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, of sexually assaulting her in 2017 at a hotel in Monterey. The woman, identified as “Jane Doe,” alleged that Hegseth followed her to a room, took her phone, and blocked her from leaving before ejaculating onto her stomach. Hegseth denies any wrongdoing and claims the encounter was consensual. The police report confirms that an investigation was conducted, but no charges were filed due to lack of evidence. Hegseth’s attorney stated that the woman was the aggressor and extorted money from Hegseth. The Trump transition team did not immediately respond to the allegations. This is not the first time Hegseth has faced serious allegations of sexual impropriety. The woman reported feeling intoxicated and believed a drug had been slipped into her drink. She only realized what had happened days later and went to a hospital for a sexual assault exam. The report details conflicting accounts from Hegseth and the woman about the nature of their encounter. Overall, the police report confirms that an investigation took place, but ultimately no charges were filed against Hegseth in connection with the alleged sexual assault.
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Report: Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense pick, accused of sexual assault according to police document
