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Police Chief Sues St. Paul Mayor Over Harassment

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 3:13 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Police Chief Axel Henry sued St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her for sexual harassment and retaliation.
He alleges Her touched his upper thigh twice during a March 18 budget meeting.
He also claims Her called herself a “MILF” and made penis-size jokes.
Henry says the city retaliated by denying his pay raise and hiring a public-relations firm.
The 73-page suit seeks a jury trial and over $50,000 damages on six counts.

History

Historical Context

Anita Hill’s October 1991 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee sparked a surge in EEOC harassment complaints—up 50 % the following year—and led Congress to pass victim-damage legislation. That precedent underpins Police Chief Axel Henry’s 2024 lawsuit against St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her, alleging explicit thigh contact and demanding nationwide municipal policy reforms.

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Story summary

Police Chief Axel Henry sued St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her for sexual harassment and retaliation.
He alleges Her touched his upper thigh twice during a March 18 budget meeting.
He also claims Her called herself a “MILF” and made penis-size jokes.
Henry says the city retaliated by denying his pay raise and hiring a public-relations firm.
The 73-page suit seeks a jury trial and over $50,000 damages on six counts.

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