Background of Allegations
The Mayor of St. Paul, Minnesota, Kaohly Her, is under investigation after harassment allegations surfaced. Police Chief Axel Henry lodged a complaint, accusing Her of sexually harassing city employees and making inappropriate comments through text messages. Her acknowledges her humor attempts were inappropriate and has agreed to cooperate with an independent investigation.
Details of the Lawsuit
The lawsuit lays out several allegations against Mayor Her. Police Chief Axel Henry, who has been leading the city’s law enforcement since 2022, claims Her’s remarks included explicit sexual content, focusing on body parts and her referring to herself with a suggestive term. The complaint documents an incident where Her allegedly made suggestive comments about Henry during a meeting.
Her’s behavior reportedly included unwanted physical contact with Henry, such as placing her hand on his thigh during a budget meeting. The lawsuit states further complications, noting that Her mentioned personal troubles in her marriage, suggesting a need for a close relationship with Henry.
Additional Allegations
According to local reports on the lawsuit, Her allegedly frequented the police department gym to be near Henry, making comments about employees’ physiques and performing suggestive actions during workouts.
The filing mentions an incident where Her attended an awards ceremony and made a comment suggesting a misunderstanding with a ribbon Henry wore, displaying innuendo.
Specific Incidents Highlighted
The lawsuit describes a December meeting involving Henry, Her, and the President of the St. Paul Port Authority, Todd Hurley, at a cigar lounge. It states Her allegedly remarked she would falsely accuse Henry of inappropriate touching should she not get her way regarding a police station move.
In February, the complaint notes that Her appeared uninvited at a golf outing of Henry’s, reportedly stating a lack of invitation prompted her visit.
Consequences of the Complaint
After Henry filed his complaint, the lawsuit claims Her and her administration retaliated by excluding Henry from decision-making, withholding records, and releasing a limited investigation summary to minimize her actions.
Her’s office, according to reports, stated an independent investigation did not support the harassment or retaliation claims against any city employee. The Mayor continues her duties and plans to follow the report’s recommendations. Her office has chosen not to comment on the ongoing litigation.
Recent Developments
This month, Her has transitioned personal security and driver services from the St. Paul Police Department to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office.
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