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Barnes Scandal and Political Fallout | Milwaukee News
A Wisconsin Democratic Party probe into allegations that Mandela Barnes used his power for sexual encounters with young women—triggered by an anonymous letter—found no actionable evidence, but multiple accounts suggest a pattern of behavior. Barnes, 39, acknowledged past dating but denied misconduct, emphasizing no crimes were alleged or complaints filed during his public service. A woman who met him at age 21 recalls a consensual encounter that now feels troubling, citing intoxication and his age advantage. Barnes’ political rise—from Assembly member to lieutenant governor—made him a party…
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