Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after speaking at a Republican event; his lawyer claims the encounter was consensual and that the woman was the aggressor.
Hegseth's lawyer stated that a payment was made to the accuser to prevent a lawsuit that could jeopardize Hegseth's position at Fox News, asserting he was a victim of blackmail.
Details of the incident include that the accuser had bruises on her thigh and reported no weapons were involved, but various details of the case remain contested.
A memo regarding the allegations was sent to Trump's transition team, revealing more context of the accusations, but Trump’s team has not provided a response to its contents.
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