Allegations of sexual harassment against Rick Jacobs, a top advisor to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, surface, raising questions about Garcetti's knowledge of the situation and his response. Text messages and testimonies from former City Hall staffers reveal that Jacobs' inappropriate behavior was widely known within the administration.
Allegations of sexual harassment against Rick Jacobs, top advisor to Mayor Eric Garcetti.
Text messages and testimonies suggest Jacobs' behavior was an 'open secret' at City Hall.
Garcetti's political brand included fighting sexual harassment and supporting #MeToo.
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