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FILE - In this May 15, 2017, file photo, former Assemblyman Matt Dababneh, D-Encino speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. The Assembly Rules Committee has denied Dababneh's appeal of an investigators' findings that he likely sexually harassed a lobbyist in 2016. Documents released by the committee on Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, say his appeal was reviewed and rejected. Dababneh, who resigned his Assembly seat last year, denies harassing the woman and is suing her for defamation. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California lawmaker’s appeal of misconduct finding denied

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Former California assemblyman sues accuser alleging assault

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FILE - In this May 4, 2017, file photo, Assemblyman Raul Bocanegra, D-Pacoima speaks at the Capitol, in Sacramento, Calif. Los Angeles-area voters go to the polls Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in special elections to fill three open Assembly seats. Two spots are vacant because Matt Dababneh and Bocanegra resigned amid harassment claims. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

The Latest: Democrat wins open Los Angeles Assembly seat

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The Latest: Lobbyist says Dababneh resignation means little

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FILE - In this May 15, 2017 file photo, assemblyman Matt Dababneh, D-Encino speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Dababneh is resigning after a lobbyist alleged he sexually assaulted her in a bathroom. The Los Angeles Democrat says in his resignation letter Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, that the allegation is not true but he no longer believes he can effectively serve his district. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

California lawmaker resigns after bathroom sex assault claim

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Local Democratic party calls for Dababneh’s resignation

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Lobbyist Pamela Lopez makes a public allegation of lewd behavior by Assemblyman Matt Dababneh, D-Encino, during a news conference Monday, Dec. 4, 2017, in Sacramento, Calif. Lopez alleges that Debabneh followed her into bar bathroom and performed a lewd act in front of her in 2016. Debabneh denies the accusation. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California lawmaker faces inquiry over sex misconduct claim

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 15, 2017 file photo, assemblyman Matt Dababneh, D-Encino speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Lobbyist Pamela Lopez alleges that Debabneh followed her into bar bathroom and performed a lewd act in front of her in 2016. Debabneh denies the accusation. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

The Latest: Congressman surprised by claims against ex-aide

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