Minnesota lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct

ST. PAUL -- A state representative, who often fights for agriculture and people with disabilities, stands accused of inappropriate behavior.

Rep. Rod Hamilton, R-Mountain Lake, was stripped of his committee chairmanship shortly after the incident became public on Thursday, April 26.

St. Paul police are investigating, but a prosecutor said that so far there is not enough evidence for criminal charges

Police said a Bemidji woman reported last Friday an incident in Hamilton's apartment that she said occurred a week earlier.

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