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Police report details woman's 2017 allegations against Pete Hegseth, now Trump's pick for defense secretary

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A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.

Police report details woman's 2017 allegations against Pete Hegseth, now Trump's pick for defense secretary

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A 2017 police report details sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth, Fox News host and Trump’s defense secretary nominee.

A woman claimed Hegseth blocked her in a California hotel room, took her phone, and assaulted her.

Hegseth denied wrongdoing, asserting the encounter was consensual.

The investigation, which included witness accounts and medical exams, led police to refer the case to prosecutors, but no charges were filed.

Hegseth later settled financially with the accuser. Despite the controversy, Trump remains supportive of his nomination.

Fox News stated it was unaware of the incident.

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