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Doug Emhoff Refutes Allegations of Past Violence
Doug Emhoff, the Second Gentleman and husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, has publicly denied claims made in a recent Daily Mail article. The report cites three anonymous sources who allege that he slapped a former girlfriend during a trip to the Cannes Film Festival in 2012.
Fox News Digital has not been able to verify these allegations independently.
An unnamed spokesperson for Emhoff stated, “This report is false. Any implication that he would or has ever harmed a woman is completely untrue,” as reported by Semafor.
The Allegations Detailed
The Daily Mail’s article features accounts from three individuals described as friends of the alleged victim, referred to only as “Jane.” According to their claims, an incident occurred while Emhoff and Jane were waiting for their car after an event in Nice, France. The altercation reportedly began when Jane interacted with a valet attendant.
Despite multiple inquiries from Fox News, neither the Harris campaign nor representatives for Emhoff’s ex-wife have commented on the matter.
Lack of Confirmation from Other Media Outlets
Several news organizations have noted their inability to corroborate the Daily Mail’s story. Notably, established media outlets like The New York Times have yet to cover these allegations.
Sourcing and Claims Made by Friends
The Daily Mail based its reporting on statements from three friends of Jane who requested anonymity due to concerns about potential backlash from Emhoff. They provided photographs and documentation indicating that Jane and Emhoff traveled together in May 2012.
A female attorney friend recounted hearing about the incident directly from Jane: “He slapped her so hard she spun around,” she claimed. “She was shocked and furious enough to hit him back.”
A Friend’s Account Following the Incident
A male acquaintance also shared his recollection: “She called me crying after it happened,” he said. “She told me they were at Cannes when he hit her.” He elaborated that they had been drinking late into the night while trying to navigate a long taxi line when tensions escalated over her interaction with a valet worker.
Further Insights into Their Relationship Dynamics
A third source mentioned learning about this incident years later during discussions surrounding issues related to sexual assault during Kamala Harris’s Senate hearings.
“You wouldn’t expect someone like her—strong and beautiful—to be treated this way,” she remarked regarding Jane’s reaction at that time.
No Apology Offered?
This same friend indicated that although there was no formal apology following the alleged slap—only comments likening it humorously to tennis—Jane did retaliate physically against Emhoff before attempting to leave with him afterward.
The Context Surrounding Doug Emhoff’s Personal Life
This alleged relationship occurred shortly after his divorce in 2008 from Kerstin Emhoff but before marrying Kamala Harris in 2014. Reports suggest they had been dating for approximately three months prior to their trip abroad where this incident allegedly took place.
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