Shapiro spoke for the first time since the sudden resignation of Mike Vereb, his legislative affairs secretary. He said his office follows a "rigorous process" to investigate harassment complaints.| https://www.inquirer.com
Erin McClelland, an Allegheny County native, beat Ryan Bizzarro, the state Democratic Party's endorsed candidate. McClelland will take on incumbent Stacy Garrity in November.| https://www.inquirer.com
Mike Vereb, the accused aide, resigned three weeks after the settlement was signed. The case is a particularly fraught issue for Shapiro, who casts himself as a champion for sexual abuse survivors.| https://www.inquirer.com
Vereb’s accuser, who worked briefly in his office before resigning her position in March, said he made repeated sexual advances toward her and lewdly discussed relationships with other staffers.| https://www.inquirer.com