Lisa Bloom To Represent Cynthia Martin In Conyers Sexual Harassment Allegations

Cynthia Martin, staffer accusing
John Conyers, Jr. of sexual harassment

UPDATE:  Flushing out disinfo campaign was a success.

Hey Lisa,

Lisa Bloom

I see you are to represent Cynthia Martin, the woman who is the staffer claiming to be a victim of sexual harassment by Mr. Conyers.

I thought I would assist by strong encouragment, to peruse my blog, just to get a grasp of how congress has been operating, because you seem to demonstrate a bit of a deficiency in relevant areas of law, pertinant to representing your client.

It is always a grand idea to get someone to speak out, to preserve the historic record.

Oh, and by the way, go ask Mike Cernovich where he got those docs...and how much he got paid.

Dilly, dilly!

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Lisa Bloom Calls On John Conyers To Release Accuser From Confidentiality Agreement

The high-profile attorney said “basic fairness and decency” dictates that her client should be able to speak out.

High-profile attorney Lisa Bloom announced Sunday that she’s representing a woman who filed a sexual harassment complaint against Rep. John Conyers (D-Mich.) in 2014.

Bloom called on the embattled congressman, as well as the Office of Compliance, to release the woman from the confidentiality agreement she was “forced to sign” so she may “have a voice to tell her own story.” The woman hasn’t yet been publicly identified.

“Mr. Conyers and his attorney have spoken to the press and said that Mr. Conyers never sexually harassed anyone,” Bloom wrote in a press release issued Sunday. “My client was forced to sign a confidentiality agreement at the time the matter was resolved, which bars her from telling her side of the story.”

“Basic fairness and decency dictate that if Mr. Conyers can speak publicly about the matter, the woman should be free to do so as well,” she continued

BREAKING: I represent the woman who filed a sexual harassment complaint against Congressman John Conyers. Here is my statement. pic.twitter.com/75wlx1AT9c

— Lisa Bloom (@LisaBloom) November 26, 2017

Buzzfeed News broke the news Monday about a 2014 complaint against Conyers, in which the unnamed woman claimed he fired her because she rejected his sexual advances. The report also included testimony from several other female former staffers who made similar accusations throughout the years.

Conyers, who has denied all of the allegations, announced Sunday that was stepping down from his role as ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee while the House Ethics Committee investigates the allegations.

In her statement Sunday, Bloom said she and her client would “fully cooperate” with any investigation into the matter.

“Regardless of confidentiality agreements, victims may speak if they are lawfully subpoenaed,” Bloom wrote, adding that she would “be happy” to help provide her client’s testimony to the ethics committee if subpoenaed.

A representative for Conyers did not immediately respond to HuffPost’s request for comment.

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CONYERS Steps Down As Ethics Investigation Begins

It is always wise to preemtively remove any thoughts of impropriety before blowing the whistle.

Conyers stepping down as ranking Dem on House Judiciary Committee

Dean of the U.S. House
of Representatives
John Conyers, Jr.

John Conyers, Jr., (D-Mic) is stepping down as the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee pending an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment.

“After careful consideration and in light of the attention drawn by recent allegations made against me, I have notified the Democratic Leader of my request to step aside as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee during the investigation of these matters," he said in a statement.

“I deny these allegations, many of which were raised by documents reportedly paid for by a partisan alt-right blogger. I very much look forward to vindicating myself and my family before the House Committee on Ethics," he added.

— This breaking news report will be updated.

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CONYERS Statement On Buzzfeed Article And The Release Of Confidential Congressional Documents

According to a spokesperson for Congressman Conyers:

“The Associated Press made an unannounced visit to the home of Congressman Conyers this morning.  Congressman Conyers was under the impression the reporter was speaking of recent allegations of which he was unaware of and denied.” 

The following is a statement from Representative Conyers regarding the Buzzfeed article:

Dean of the U.S. House
of Representatives
John Conyers, Jr.

“I have long been and continue to be a fierce advocate for equality in the workplace and I fully support the rights of employees who believe they have been harassed or discriminated against to assert claims against their employers. 

 That said, it is important to recognize that the mere making of an allegation does not mean it is true. The process must be fair to both the employee and the accused. The current media environment is bringing a much-needed focus to the important issue of preventing harassment in workplaces across the country. 

 However, equally important to keep in mind in this particular moment is the principle of due process and that those accused of wrongdoing are presumed innocent unless and until an investigation establishes otherwise. 

 In our country, we strive to honor this fundamental principle that all are entitled to due process. In this case, I expressly and vehemently denied the allegations made against me, and continue to do so. My office resolved the allegations – with an express denial of liability – in order to save all involved from the rigors of protracted litigation. That should not be lost in the narrative. 

 The resolution was not for millions of dollars, but rather for an amount that equated to a reasonable severance payment. 

 There are statutory requirements of confidentiality that apply to both the employee and me regarding this matter. 

 To the extent the House determines to look further at these issues, I will fully cooperate with an investigation.”

NOTE:  On November 19, 2017, there was a hack on the U.S. Judiciary Democrats website. 

Mike Cernovich, the source for the Buzzfeed article, has yet to disclose how he came to be in possession of confidential documents of congress.

The matter is being further investigated.

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