Women Accuse Salt Lake City Councilwoman of 'Unwanted Sexual Advances'
Four accusers, including three elected officials, say Lopez Chavez made unwanted advances before her 2023 council term, and her attorney denies the claims.
- On Wednesday, a Salt Lake Tribune report detailed allegations from four women, including three elected officials, accusing Salt Lake City Councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez of making unwanted sexual advances.
- State Representative Hoang Nguyen, State Senator Jen Plumb, Councilwoman Victoria Petro, and Maggie Regier claim the alleged incidents occurred before Lopez Chavez joined the City Council in 2023.
- Physical restraint and unwanted advances including forced kisses and pinning against walls were detailed by accusers, while attorney Greg Skordas denied the claims as "largely false and highly misleading."
- Responding to the allegations, the Utah Democratic Party and Salt Lake City Council each stated they take the claims "very seriously" and support investigations into the reported misconduct.
- Saturday's nominating convention represents a crucial test for Lopez Chavez's congressional campaign, where she must capture a certain percentage of support from delegates to proceed with her bid.
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