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California State Senator used her male chief of staff as a sex slave, lawsuit claims

California State Senator used her male chief of staff as a sex slave, lawsuit claims

Ms Alvarado-Gil’s lawyers have denied the allegations.

A lawsuit has been filed against California Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil accusing her of keeping her married male chief of staff as a sex slave. The lawsuit, filed by Chad Condit, alleges that he was subjected to unwanted sexual advances and harassment while serving as the Senator's chief of staff. New York Post reported. Mr. Condit admitted that over a period of several years he felt pressured to engage in sexual acts with his employer in order to maintain his job security. He claimed that Alvarado-Gil had a penchant for oral sex and that she viewed it as a power advantage. He is now seeking damages for the allegations, including lost wages, loss of earning capacity, workers' benefits and damages for emotional distress.

The lawsuit, filed in Sacramento County Superior Court, alleges that state Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil (R-Jackson) was guilty of “uncontrollable, controlling and sexually dominant abuse of authority and power” toward her chief of staff, Chad Condit, throughout much of 2023.

It is alleged that the Senator frequently demanded oral sex from her chief of staff, including in a vehicle, which resulted in a back injury. As a result, Mr Condit claimed, he suffered three herniated discs in his back and a broken hip. He admitted that he cited his back injury as a reason to reject the Senator's advances in August last year. However, she responded with a disciplinary letter accusing him of inappropriate behavior.

“This was a sex-based quid pro quo relationship involving unwanted advances and sexual conduct, coupled with punishment and displays of power,” the lawsuit states.

Notably, Alvarado-Gil, who was elected in 2022, hired Chad Condit as her chief of staff. The lawsuit alleges that shortly after taking office, the senator began sharing personal and intimate details with him, including aspects of her dating life, divorces and marital infidelity. According to the lawsuit, she also spoke openly about her problems and habits, including drug use and recreational activities.

However, she terminated his employment in December 2023 after he refused to wear a Santa Claus costume, which he said was not required of other employees.

Alvarado-Gil's lawyers denied the allegations, calling them “false” and “financially motivated.”

“A disgruntled former employee fabricated a hair-raising story and presented it without evidence in order to get money. We expect the senator to be acquitted of all charges related to these false, financially motivated claims,” ​​attorney Ognian Gavrilov said in a statement.

The senator also recently made headlines when she switched from Democrats to Republicans, raising concerns that her former party's leadership and policies had changed in ways that no longer aligned with her values.

Alvardo-Gil is married and has six children.