{"id":2126985,"date":"2023-12-16T14:26:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T19:26:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawsuit-claims-cpac-knew-of-prior-matt-schlapp-sexual-misconduct-allegations\/"},"modified":"2023-12-16T14:31:00","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T19:31:00","slug":"lawsuit-claims-cpac-knew-of-prior-matt-schlapp-sexual-misconduct-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawsuit-claims-cpac-knew-of-prior-matt-schlapp-sexual-misconduct-allegations\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawsuit alleges CPAC aware of previous Matt Schlapp sexual misconduct claims"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flawsuit-claims-cpac-knew-of-prior-matt-schlapp-sexual-misconduct-allegations%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2126985&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>An\u2064 amended lawsuit \u2062alleges that higher-ups at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) were aware \u200cof previous \u200cclaims of sexual misconduct by Chairman Matt Schlapp but failed to take action.<\/h2>\n<p>The lawsuit, \u2062which includes charges of \u200cbattery and\u200b defamation, claims that CPAC officials neglected to investigate the allegations \u200bor remove \u2064Schlapp \u2063from his position. This is despite two additional individuals,\u2064 who are not \u2064named in \u2062the lawsuit, reporting similar misconduct to CPAC&#8217;s parent organization, the \u200dAmerican Conservative Union.<\/p>\n<p>The filing states, &#8220;ACU previously was notified and aware \u200bof Matthew Schlapp\u2019s propensity for unlawful sexual assault and battery, including at least two prior incidents of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michael-avenatti-seeking-leniency-in-nike-extortion-case-says-hes-suffered-enough\/\" title=\"Michael Avenatti Seeking Leniency In Nike Extortion Case, Says He\u2019s Suffered Enough\">similar conduct<\/a>. ACU was \u2064negligent\u200c in its continued\u200d employment of Matthew Schlapp in a prominent leadership role.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The two new individuals are \u200dnot joining the \u2064lawsuit, but their \u200dreports were discovered during \u2064the legal process.<\/p>\n<p>The amended lawsuit\u200b provides details of the\u2063 alleged incidents. The first incident occurred in 2017 at a \u2062CPAC after-party, where Schlapp \u2063allegedly attempted to \u2063kiss a male employee against his wishes. The second incident took \u2063place\u2063 during a fundraising trip to South Florida in early 2022. According \u2062to the filing, Schlapp was accused of stripping \u2062down to his underwear and engaging in non<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/cuba-gooding-jr-hit-with-2-new-sexual-assault-civil-lawsuits\/\" title=\"Cuba Gooding Jr. faces 2 fresh sexual assault lawsuits\">-consensual physical contact<\/a> with another person.<\/p>\n<p>Schlapp&#8217;s spokesman, Mark Corallo, has denied the accusations and dismissed the new\u2064 claims as an attempt to influence the \u2064jury. Corallo\u2063 stated, &#8220;These demonstrably false allegations are \u2062a continuation of transparent and desperate tactics&#8230;to bolster his spurious claims and taint potential jurors.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The plaintiff, Carlton Huffman, previously worked for Herschel Walker&#8217;s campaign \u2063for the Georgia Senate. Huffman alleges that Schlapp groped his groin\u200c while driving him back to his hotel in Atlanta last \u2063year. Huffman&#8217;s lawsuit also accuses Schlapp\u2063 of inviting him to\u200c his room, which Huffman claims he \u2062declined.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to Matt Schlapp, the lawsuit also accuses his wife, Mercedes Schlapp,\u200d a senior fellow at CPAC and former Trump \u200cadviser, of defamation.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit seeks $9.4 million in damages.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> Why \u200bis it\u2062 important for CPAC to establish comprehensive policies\u2064 to prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals associated \u200cwith the organization<\/h2>\n<p><span>  S had knowledge \u200bof\u200c previous\u2064 allegations against Matt \u200dSchlapp but chose not\u200d to address \u2063them. \u2064The amended\u200b lawsuit, filed by a former employee of CPAC, adds to the mounting\u2064 controversy surrounding the organization and its chairman.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations of sexual misconduct against Matt Schlapp are not new. In fact, \u200dthey have been circulating for quite some\u200c time. However, what is striking\u200b is the claim that higher-ups at CPAC\u200c were aware of these allegations and\u200b yet failed\u200d to take any action.<\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-world-continues-to-destabilize-under-biden-this-time-in-serbia\/\" title=\"Serbia experiences further instability under Biden's leadership.\">latest development raises<\/a> serious concerns\u2062 about the accountability within the organization.\u200d It \u2063begs the question: why did CPAC officials choose to ignore these claims? Were they attempting to \u2062protect Schlapp, or were they simply indifferent to the gravity of the allegations?<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit alleges that not only \u200cdid CPAC officials ignore the claims of sexual misconduct, but\u200b they also\u200d engaged in defamatory \u200dbehavior towards the plaintiff. This further exacerbates the level of misconduct within the \u200corganization, indicating\u200b a\u200c serious\u2064 lack\u200c of ethical standards.<\/p>\n<p>In a time where movements like \u2064#MeToo have shed\u200d light on \u200dthe prevalence\u200b of sexual misconduct, it is \u200bdisheartening to witness such negligence within\u2063 a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-republicans-who-opposed-mccarthy-speakership-given-major-gift-for-their-re-election-campaigns\/\" title=\"House Republicans who opposed McCarthy speakership receive significant campaign funding boost.\">prominent conservative organization<\/a>. This case serves as a reminder \u2062that no individual, regardless of their position or affiliation, \u200cshould \u200bbe exempt from \u200cthe consequences \u2063of their actions.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this lawsuit highlights the urgent need for accountability and \u2063transparency in all\u200b organizations. CPAC, \u2063as\u2063 a major \u200cconservative entity, has a\u2062 responsibility to\u200d uphold\u2063 the values \u200cit claims to represent. Failing to address these \u200cserious allegations \u2062only compounds the issue and diminishes the credibility of the organization as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>It is important\u200d to note that these are still allegations, and Schlapp has denied \u2063any wrongdoing. However, the fact that several individuals have come forward\u200d with similar claims raises significant red flags. This underscores \u200dthe importance of conducting a \u200cthorough investigation into these allegations, ensuring that justice is served and any <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kenosha-city-council-votes-17-0-to-reject-jacob-blakes-claim-for-damages-from-police-shooting\/\" title=\"Kenosha City Council Votes 17-0 To Reject Jacob Blake\u2019s Claim For Damages From Police Shooting\">potential misconduct<\/a>\u200d is properly addressed.<\/p>\n<p>This case also \u2063serves as \u2063a cautionary tale for other organizations, regardless of their political or \u200dideological leanings. It emphasizes the need for proactive measures to prevent and address instances of sexual misconduct within \u2062the workplace. Ignoring \u200cor downplaying such\u2063 claims\u200c only perpetuates a toxic\u2063 culture \u2063and fails the victims who are brave enough to come\u200d forward.<\/p>\n<p>As this lawsuit unfolds, it is crucial\u2063 for CPAC and its higher-ups to reflect on their actions and consider the consequences of their choices. \u2063It is imperative to establish comprehensive policies that prioritize the safety and wellbeing of all individuals\u200c associated with the organization. By doing so, CPAC can salvage its reputation and demonstrate its commitment to holding its members accountable.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, this lawsuit \u200bserves as a wake-up call for organizations to reevaluate their practices and ensure they \u200bare upholding\u2062 the highest \u2064standards of integrity. It is a reminder that no\u200b one should be above the law, and\u200d that individuals who perpetrate\u2064 sexual misconduct must be\u200d held\u2064 responsible \u2064for their \u2063actions. \u2064Only then can we hope to create safe and \u2062inclusive environments for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An amended lawsuit alleges that the Conservative Political Action Conference&#8217;s higher-ups were aware of previous sexual misconduct claims against Chairman Matt Schlapp but neglected to take action. The suit claims they failed to investigate or remove Schlapp, despite additional men joining Carlton Huffman in making allegations of battery and defamation<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2126986,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2126985","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126985","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2126985"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2126985\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2126986"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2126985"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2126985"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2126985"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}