Secret Service Agent Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Harris Campaign Worker

A US Secret Service agent has been accused of sexually assaulting a staffer for Kamala Harris in a hotel room, The Independent reported. The alleged incident took place last week when an agent and several Harris staffers were dining and drinking alcohol at a restaurant in Wisconsin during an advance trip.

The group reportedly went back to the staffer's hotel room when the unnamed Secret Service agent allegedly forced himself on her and groped her in front of others. Those inside the room then allegedly kicked the agent out into the hallway, where he was said to have been so drunk he passed out.

"The U.S. Secret Service Office of Professional Responsibility is investigating a misconduct allegation involving an employee," a Secret Service spokesperson said in a statement, per The Independent. "The Secret Service holds its personnel to the highest standards. The employee has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation," it added.