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Jury Orders $450K Damages, Demands Resignation of Rep. Basabe

7/21/2026

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A Tallahassee civil jury found Rep. Fabian Basabe liable for sexual harassment and ordered $450,000 in damages to two former staffers.
Democratic chair Nikki Fried called the verdict proof of Basabe’s “disgusting” behavior, demanded his resignation, and warned voters will remove him and Republicans.
The Florida House’s two internal investigations found insufficient evidence, while attorney Cindy Myers said the verdict vindicated the men and detailed defamation, assault, and relationship interference.

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A Tallahassee civil jury found Rep. Fabian Basabe liable for sexual harassment and ordered $450,000 in damages to two former staffers.
Democratic chair Nikki Fried called the verdict proof of Basabe’s “disgusting” behavior, demanded his resignation, and warned voters will remove him and Republicans.
The Florida House’s two internal investigations found insufficient evidence, while attorney Cindy Myers said the verdict vindicated the men and detailed defamation, assault, and relationship interference.