By Laurel Highlands Today |
Jan 5, 2024
Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) has introduced legislation aimed at ensuring accountability for sexual assault settlements involving public officials in Pennsylvania. House Bill 1948, if passed, would allow the Commonwealth to seek reimbursement from individuals responsible for improper and unlawful actions that result in settlements or judgments paid by the Commonwealth.In a statement following the bill's introduction, Grimm Krupa emphasized the need to prevent taxpayer money from being used to settle allegations of sexual assault by public officials. She stated,...