Reid Rasner Sues GOP Figures Over Pedophilia Rumors in Wyoming Race
Rasner says the suits target false sexual-misconduct claims that hurt his campaign, and one Iowa defendant has agreed to settle.
- Wyoming GOP congressional candidate Reid Rasner is pursuing defamation lawsuits against fellow party members, alleging a 'whisper campaign' falsely labeled him a 'pedophile' to undermine his campaign.
- Former Wyoming GOP state Senator Austin 'Kit' Jennings allegedly orchestrated the effort, which Rasner claims uses homophobic slurs like 'pedophile' and 'groomer' as political weapons.
- Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray, a primary rival, drew attention to Rasner's sexuality in a May poll, while the Wyoming Family Alliance barred the candidate from a primary debate.
- On Friday, Rasner was expected to settle a defamation case against an Iowa resident who repeatedly shared the false 'pedophile' accusation under his campaign's social media posts.
- Despite investing $1.2 million of his own money, Rasner expressed regret he 'should have filed' lawsuits on 'Day One' to combat the hate and threats against his sexuality.
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