Police Report Details Assault Allegations Against Hegseth

A detailed police report has been made public, revealing allegations of sexual assault against Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary. The woman, who remains unnamed, claims Hegseth assaulted her in a California hotel room in 2017, while Hegseth maintains the encounter was consensual. Although no charges were filed, the report was forwarded to the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office for review. Hegseth's lawyer stated that the allegations were fully investigated and found to be false, which is why no charges were filed; however, this assertion is not supported by the report itself. Hegseth reportedly paid the woman in 2023 to prevent a lawsuit, and this controversy has drawn bipartisan scrutiny on his nomination for defense secretary. The police report includes interviews with the alleged victim, medical personnel, and hotel staff, presenting a narrative that conflicts with Hegseth's account.