Police report reveals 2017 sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth

A police report has revealed a 2017 sexual assault complaint against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense. The report details an incident involving a woman, referred to as Jane Doe, who alleged she was assaulted after a conference in Monterey, California. Hegseth has denied the allegations, stating that any contact was consensual. The Monterey County district attorney declined to file charges, citing insufficient evidence. Hegseth's attorney emphasized that the investigation cleared him of wrongdoing. The report surfaced following media requests for information after Hegseth's nomination. Trump has publicly supported Hegseth, calling the allegations false and praising his military service.