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June 29, 2023

Harassment Scandal Casts Doubt on Mayor's Leadership

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Harassment Scandal Casts Doubt on Mayor's Leadership

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This week has brought still more ugly workplace sexual misconduct allegations in the case of John Falcicchio, who was Mayor Bowser’s indispensable top aide until his abrupt resignation in March. Alex Koma from City Paper is the reporter behind one of the scoops, and he’s here to tell us what’s happening — and what it may say about just what sort of office culture exists around D.C.’s mayor. 


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