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Sen. Tony Mendoza Calls Latest Sexual Misconduct Allegation ‘Completely False’

Sen. Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) is seen in a photo posted alongside his biography on his website.

Sen. Tony Mendoza (D-Artesia) is seen in a photo posted alongside his biography on his website.

Sen. Tony Mendoza responded to reports in the Sacramento Bee of sexual misconduct allegations against him by calling them “completely false,” even describing an earlier story by the Bee as “irresponsible and misleading” in a statement to KTLA. Meanwhile, the Senate Rules Committee has said an investigation into complaints by his former aides is underway, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Christina Pascucci reports for the KTLA 5 Morning News at 10 on November 13, 2017.

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