Emhoff Accused by Attorney of Assault at Cannes

A New York attorney, identified only as 'Jane,' has accused Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, of slapping her during a trip to the Cannes Film Festival in 2012. She claims the incident occurred after Emhoff allegedly misinterpreted her interaction with a valet as flirtation, leading him to strike her hard enough that she spun around. 'Jane' decided to speak out after Emhoff denied the allegations, citing frustration over what she perceives as his 'fabricated persona' as a feminist. Multiple friends corroborated her account, noting the incident occurred after a gala event. Emhoff has denied the accusations through a spokesperson, stating that any suggestion of violence against a woman is false. The Harris campaign and Emhoff have not provided further comments on the allegations.