Net Ignore Dem Forced to Step Down Due to Mishandling Rape Accusation

Nicholas Fondacaro | January 23, 2019
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In the latest example of the liberal broadcast networks burying the scandals Democratic politicians, ABC, CBS, and NBC ran miles away from Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who was forced to step down from key posts Wednesday following accusations she mishandled a rape allegation by a female staffer. This, after they pushed aside the breaking news last week.

Democratic Congressman Sheila Jackson Lee, of Texas, is stepping down from two major roles as she fights off criticism of her handling of a sexual assault claimed by a former aide,” reported anchor Bret Baier during Wednesday’s Special Report on Fox News Channel. “Jackson Lee is giving up the chairmanship of a key House Judiciary subcommittee. She is also resigning as chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation.

Lee announced her moves after receiving pressure from her colleagues in recent days. “Lee’s office denies any retaliation or mistreatment of that woman,” Baier added.

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