Rep Basabe Represents Himself in Harassment Trial | Albany Georgia News

Albany Georgia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

Representative Fabian Basabe, representing himself in a high-stakes civil trial, faces explosive allegations of sexual harassment, battery, and defamation from a former intern and two aides — claims he dismisses as baseless without corroboration. Testimony reveals disturbing incidents, including unwanted physical contact, slaps, and forced isolation, allegedly occurring while he was married. Basabe counters by citing a House report exonerating him and demanding proof, but the trial’s already seen courtroom chaos when he violated a court order by referencing another lawsuit — prompting the…