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A woman named Tara Reade is accusing Biden of sexually assaulting her in 1993 while she was in aide in his Senate office.
Reade accused Biden of touching her shoulders and back and making her feel uncomfortable.
She first came forward with her sexual assault allegation this year.
Biden made his first detailed response to the allegations today (Friday).
Biden released a statement which said “This never happened.”
The statement said while women deserve to be heard and not silenced when they step forward, their story should also be subject to appropriate inquiry and scrutiny and responsible media outlets should examine the full and growing inconsistencies in Reade’s story.
The statement also comes as Biden faced pressure to address the matter.
Posted – 5.1.20