JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – The Latest on Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens says allegations of violence or sexual assault related to an extramarital affair he had are false, despite testimony by the woman that he was physically aggressive during an unwanted sexual encounter.
In a statement late Wednesday, Greitens repeated that the affair was consensual.
A House investigatory report released Wednesday includes testimony from the woman, who said Greitens slapped, grabbed and shoved her during a 2015 affair before his election. She also said he threatened to distribute a partially nude photo of her if she spoke about their relationship.
A special House panel launched the investigation of Greitens shortly after he was indicted in February on a felony invasion-of-privacy charge related to the photo claim.
Greitens says his innocence will be proven during a criminal trial scheduled for May 14.