Nebraska Gov. Ricketts ‘condemns’ Herbster’s alleged sexual misconduct

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Gov. Pete Ricketts launched a press release Thursday in response to information of gubernatorial candidate Charles Herbter’s alleged sexual misconduct.

“That is past horrible.  Charles W. Herbster ought to beg forgiveness of the ladies he has preyed upon and search therapy.  Sexual assault is legal habits and will disqualify anybody from elected management.  I encourage my fellow Nebraskans to respect, help, and stand with these survivors, who had the braveness to inform the reality about what occurred to them.  These courageous girls have Susanne’s and my full help.”

Earlier at present, the Nebraska Examiner reported that state senator Julie Slama and 7 different girls accused Herbster of groping them.

Herbster has since then denied the allegations.  In a press release issued Wednesday evening, Herbster’s marketing campaign supervisor Ellen Keast mentioned, “it is a political hit-piece constructed on 100% false and baseless claims.” Keast blamed the “political institution” for “smearing and attempting to destroy him with lies.”

Nebraska’s girls state senators additionally launched a joint assertion relating to allegations made in opposition to Herbster.

“We commend the courageous girls who’ve stepped ahead to inform the reality about what they endured by the hands of Charles Herbster, together with our buddy and colleague, Senator Julie Slama. Sexual assault is despicable and damaging. This isn’t a query of politics—it is a matter of character and fundamental human decency. Charles Herbster’s habits is totally unacceptable for anybody, particularly somebody searching for a public workplace of authority and belief. Herbster’s actions as outlined by the Nebraska Examiner render him unfit to serve.”