Woman Goes Public with Sexual Harassment Claims Against San Diego Mayor
Filner's former communications director files suit
Mayor Bob Filner's former communications director has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against the leader of the nation's eighth-largest city.
Irene McCormack came forward Monday and said Filner had asked her to work without wearing panties, demanded kisses and dragged her around in a headlock while whispering sexual advances.
McCormack, who demanded Filner's immediate resignation, said she resigned in June at a staff meeting after a deputy chief of staff complained to the mayor that his behavior toward women was wrong and possibly illegal.
Lena Lewis, a spokeswoman for Filner, did not immediately reply to a phone call or email seeking comment.
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