Incomplete Report
The same scandal concerning Packer was not included in the report from Congress. This raised questions and the report was deemed incomplete.
The report claimed that over $600,000 in settlements had been paid. Harassment allegations date back about 20 years ago.
When added the total would be well over $800,000. These payments all related to misconduct at the workplace.
Sen. Richard Shelby spoke about the data. He said the committee “has been eager to provide this information in a transparent manner.”
“I am pleased that we have received assurances from Senate Legal Counsel that the release of this data does not violate confidentiality and as such, are able to make it public,” Shelby said.
It was unclear why the settlement was left out of the report. News of Packer’s settlement reached the media and was released.
The cost of settlements could increase as many more Congressmen are being accused of similar actions.
