Mark Lovell violated legislative sexual harassment policy, state investigation finds

Rep. Mark Lovell
Rep. Mark Lovell

An investigation by a special Tennessee House committee determined former lawmaker Mark Lovell violated the legislature's new sexual harassment policy, according to information obtained by The USA TODAY NETWORK - Tennessee.

Although the specific accusations against Lovell are not included in the public investigative memo, the release confirms a probe did take place and the committee found Lovell guilty.

"Based upon the completed staff investigation, which included interviews with all parties, the Ethics Subcommittee finds that Representative Lovell violated the policy," states the memo dated Friday and included in Lovell's personnel file.

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