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DENVER — Amid an attack on her reputation and character, State Rep. Leslie Herod fought back. Now, a recent court case and a vote by Colorado's Democratic Party are giving credibility to what Herod says she always believed — that she told the truth. Her accuser's position in the Democratic party has since been eliminated and has resigned from the state's Department of Treasury.
State Rep. Leslie Herod's accuser's position eliminated from Colorado Democratic Party For 18 months, Herod was publicly accused of bullying, harassment, mistreating her staff and sexual assault. But her claims were not supported, according to a Denver County Court judge's ruling in February, calling Kadi's accusations"wholly incredible," and"borderline delusional." That same judge took additional steps to make Kadi pay for Herod's attorney and court fees in the case, totaling more than $23,000.Judge in Rep.
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