Sexual Harassment: White House Embroiled In Suit By Pastry Chef

Charges of sexual harassment are bubbling in the White House kitchen. Franette McCulloch, a former pastry chef, has charged that her boss of 17 years, Roland Mesnier, made unwelcome sexual propositions to her and then turned hostile when she refused his repeated advances. McCulloch claims that after she complained to White House officials, they said there was nothing they could do and suggested she look for a job elsewhere. However, Press Secretary Joe Lockhart said that the White House has internal procedures in place for advising workers of their rights and handling complaints of harassment or discrimination. McCulloch’s suit asks for $2 million.