Suspended California lawmaker sues Senate, alleges racism

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) " A California lawmaker suspended amid a sexual misconduct allegation sued the Legislature for reinstatement, arguing he's being treated differently than his white colleague.After pressure from colleagues, Democratic Sen. Tony Mendoza of Artesia went on voluntary leave after he was accused of acting inappropriately toward three young women who worked for him and firing another staffer who reported one of the instances. He was suspended last month because an [...]


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