Second Woman Sues Leopold Over Retaliation ; Expanded $8m Lawsuit Claims County Executive Violated Free Speech Rights

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A second former county employee joined the sexual harassment lawsuit against County Executive John R. Leopold Tuesday, contending he fired her for not giving a $50 campaign contribution.

The expanded lawsuit, filed in federal court, also claims Leopold's treatment of women and sexual misconduct created a hostile working environment, that he retaliated against women who complained or appeared disloyal, and that his alleged intimidation tactics violated the free-speech rights of county employees.

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Second Woman Sues Leopold Over Retaliation ; Expanded $8m Lawsuit Claims County Executive Violated Free Speech Rights

The lawsuit requests more than $8 million in damages for the women, who worked in Leopold's office in 2007 and 2008. Chief Administrative Offi...

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