Franken Case Sets Off Debate Over Line Between Abuse and a Mistake

Author: KATIE ROGERS and SHERYL GAY STOLBERG / Source: New York Times

Senator Al Franken in January. He was accused by a woman of kissing and groping her in 2006.

WASHINGTON — A day after the latest in a dizzying series of sexual assault revelations enveloped Senator Al Franken and rattled the Capitol, politicians and comedians were left trying to assess the line between predatory behavior and an inexcusable mistake, as calls mounted for him to resign. More

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