The Filner Files
From the allegations to his house arrest, a comprehensive guide to the sexual harassment claims led to the resignation of San Diego's former Mayor Bob Filner.
Latest Headlines
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Disgraced former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner on Monday was free to leave his downtown residential building for the first time in three months, having completed 90 days of house arrest. -
The City Council Monday approved a $250,000 outlay to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit that led to the resignation of former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner. -
Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner was placed on probation for three years after pleading guilty in October to one felony count of false imprisonment and two misdemeanor counts of battery.
How It All Began
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KPBS Midday EditionThree staunch supporters of Mayor Bob Filner publicly urged him to step down from his post in response to sexual harassment allegations from "numerous" women. -
Four prominent San Diego women came forth today accusing Mayor Bob Filner of unwanted sexual advances. -
Mike Bloomberg dropped out of the presidential race earlier this month. Staffers say hiring managers "expressly promised field staff applicants" they would be employed through the general election.
'The Monster Within'
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The city of San Diego has resolved a legal claim by a female employee who alleged sexual harassment by disgraced former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, the City Attorney's Office announced Thursday. -
How Bob Filner managed to alienate so many people in a long political career and cause even his staunchest supporters to turn against him.
The Allegations
More than a dozen women have come forward with allegations that Mayor Bob Filner sexually harassed them. Despite only one of them filing a lawsuit, the din of calls for the mayor's resignation grows louder with each story that's made public
McCormack Jackson's Complaint:
The PDF complaint filed by Irene McCormack Jackson against the city of San Diego and Mayor Bob Filner:
McCormack Jackson's Complaint
The complaint filed by Irene McCormack Jackson against the city of San Diego and Mayor Bob Filner.
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KPBS Midday EditionIrene McCormack Jackson, former communications director for San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, sues mayor for sexual harassment.
Women Who Have Come Forward
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Another woman comes forward: Peggy Shannon, 67, said the mayor kissed her, made lewd comments and repeatedly asked for dates.
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KPBS Midday EditionAnother woman, a nurse named Michelle Tyler, says Mayor Bob Filner made unwanted sexual advances toward her while she was trying to get help for a Marine. -
San Diego City College administrator Lisa Curtin said San Diego Mayor Bob Filner cornered her in private after a meeting in 2011 and tried to kiss her. -
Four prominent San Diego women came forth today accusing Mayor Bob Filner of unwanted sexual advances.
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KPBS Midday EditionA third woman goes public with allegations of sexual harassment against San Diego Mayor Bob Filner in an exclusive interview with KPBS. -
A second woman goes public with allegations of sexual harassment against Mayor Bob Filner in an exclusive interview with KPBS.
The 2005 email Laura Fink sent to her then-boss, Congressman Bob Filner, documenting the incident:
Laura Fink's Email to Filner
The 2005 email Laura Fink sent to her then boss, Congressman Bob Filner, documenting the incident.
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Second-Hand Sources
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A 23-year-old San Diego man who served as a communications intern in the mayor's office earlier this year claims that he witnessed Mayor Bob Filner sexually harass women. -
Most San Diegans can’t decide what they find more jolting about the sexual harassment scandal surrounding Mayor Bob Filner: the unsavory allegations; or the silence of those who knew.
Anonymous Women
Two women wrote to San Diego media outlets soon after Filner's election as mayor that "more than one of us transferred out of his 'territory' to avoid his 'advances."
They added that "because we choose to remain anonymous, this letter may just be tossed into the round file. We'll take that risk...".
"If the measure of a man or woman matters for San Diego's mayor, the best we can hope for is that this letter prompts some investigation. If not, warn the women and good luck San Diego."
The letter was not released publicly until recent allegations came to light.
Two former employees of Filner wrote and sent an anonymous letter to various news outlets, including KPBS, warning San Diego about sexual harassment they say they witnessed:
Anonymous Women Warned San Diego Of Possible Harassment
Two former employees of Filner wrote and sent an anonymous letter to various news outlets, including KPBS, warning San Diego about sexual harassment they say they witnessed.
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Anonymous Allegations
Press Conference
Calls For Filner To Step Down
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On a day when four more prominent San Diego women accused Bob Filner of sexual harassment, the San Diego County Democratic Party today voted for him to resign. -
Saying that “ours was the wrong group to choose,” the leader of the National Women’s Veterans Association today launched a campaign to force Mayor Bob Filner to resign. -
The effort to recall embattled San Diego Mayor Bob Filner officially kicked off today, as petitions were circulated at midnight and volunteers worked at three daytime civic events, capped by a Freedom From Filner rally attended by more than 300 supporters in front of City Hall. -
Saying "enough is enough,'' Bob Filner's last two supporters on the City Council called today for the embattled San Diego mayor to resign immediately. -
Two leaders of the City Council today reassured San Diegans that the city's business will continue despite the sexual harassment allegations that have engulfed Mayor Bob Filner. -
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a fellow Democraat, says it's time for Bob Filner to quit as mayor of San Diego. -
After facing an onslaught of sexual harassment allegations and demands that he resign, Mayor Bob Filner today announced he would enter "a behavioral counseling clinic."
Filner's Resignation
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner's Resignation Speech
Messages From The Mayor's Office
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Mayor Bob Filner did not mention the sexual harassment allegations against him in his response to the recall effort. -
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner's chief of staff confirmed to 10News that the mayor began his therapy a week early and has already completed the program.
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KPBS Midday EditionToday's the day San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, who's now been accused by 10 women of sexual harassment, is to start two weeks of treatment at a behavior counseling clinic. -
The City Council will take up the mayor's request to pick up the tab of his sexual harassment suit. -
In a letter first obtained by Voice of San Diego, the mayor's attorney asserts the city failed to provide sexual harassment training, but council staff say the training is available online. -
After facing an onslaught of sexual harassment allegations and demands that he resign, Mayor Bob Filner today announced he would enter "a behavioral counseling clinic."
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Burdick spoke Tuesday to the Rachel Maddow Show about a recently adopted rule that the mayor is no longer allowed to meet alone with women and whether Mayor Filner is able to govern the city in light of sexual harassment allegations. -
The staff changes come less than a week after three key supporters publicly asked Filner to resign as mayor because of sexual harassment allegations that have come to light recently. -
In a late Friday afternoon statement, the mayor said he believes an investigation will "support my innocence." Shortly after, Councilmember David Alvarez called on the mayor to resign and said he reported to the city information on sexual harassment allegations regarding Filner. -
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner apologizes, but says he will not resign over allegations that he sexually harassed numerous women.
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Coverage of the Case
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As sexual harassment allegations continue to plague the office of San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, local leaders and national pundits are forming their opinions on the story. -
Burdick spoke Tuesday to the Rachel Maddow Show about a recently adopted rule that the mayor is no longer allowed to meet alone with women and whether Mayor Filner is able to govern the city in light of sexual harassment allegations.
More Documents
Cory Briggs's Letter
A letter from attorney Cory Briggs asking Mayor Bob Filner to resign.
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Donna Frye's Letter
A letter from former City Councilwoman Donna Frye calling for Mayor Bob Filner to resign.
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Marco Gonzalez's Letter
A letter from Coast Law Group cofounder Marco Gonzalez asking Mayor Bob Filner to resign.
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Kevin Faulconer's Statement
Councilman Kevin Faulconer asks Mayor Filner to resign.
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Lorie Zapf's Statement
Councilwoman Lorie Zapf responds to accusations against Filner.
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Todd Gloria's Statement
Council President Todd Gloria's statement regarding accusations against Filner.
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David Alvarez's Statement
Councilman David Alvarez on accusations against Filner.
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Sherman to Filner
Councilman Scott Sherman asks Filner to "end this sad chapter in our city's history and stop embarrassing San Diego on a national level."
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Mark Kersey's Statement
Councilman Mark Kersey responds to accusations against Filner.
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Toni Atkins' Statement
Toni Atkins calls on Mayor Bob Filner to resign.
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Susan Davis Requests Filner's Resignation
Rep. Susan Davis joins the ever-growing group of people calling on Filner to resign.
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Scott Peters's Statement
Congressman Scott Peters's statement asking Filner to resign.
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LCVSD Requests Filner's Resignation
The Board of the League of Conservation Voters asks Filner to resign from his post as mayor.
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NOW Requests Filner's Resignation
The local chapter of the National Organization for Women's Political Action Committee demands Filner's resignation.
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Filner's Response To Recall
Mayor Bob Filner's response to the recall effort.
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Mayor Appoints Lee Burdick As Chief Of Staff
In a statement, Mayor Filner announces he has replaced Tony Buckles with Deputy Chief of Staff Lee Burdick.
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Filner's New Staff
Filner added or replaced several members of his staff.
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Filner: Investigation Will Support My Innocence
A statement from Mayor Bob Filner in response to sexual harassement allegations, in which he says an investigation will "support my innocence."
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