WASHINGTON (7News) — An investigation has concluded former D.C. Chief of Staff and Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio likely sexually harassed two female employees, according to findings released Monday.
The conclusion of the new report from D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's Office of Legal Counsel (MOLC) found that allegations lodged against Falcicchio by the employee "more likely than not constituted sexual harassment as defined and prohibited by Mayor’s Order 2017-313."
This is the second time Falcicchio was found likely of sexual harassment. The first investigation report was released in June.
Read a copy of the summary of findings here or see below:
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As part of the investigation, the MOLC Sexual Harassment Officer (SHO) reviewed the complainant’s documents, hundreds of emails, and any corresponding attachments prior to coming to a conclusion.
Below are the allegations made by the complainant:
Allegation 1 -- Physical sexual advances: The Complainant alleged that in 2020 in four incidents, the DM/COS made unwelcome, physical, sexual advances towards her while she was in his apartment at his direction for work related reasons. The fifth unwanted sexual advance in 2020 was at a different location outside of work hours.
This was found substantiated.
Allegation 2 -- Unwanted romantic attention: The Complainant alleged that in 2020 the DM/COS sent her...
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