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The allegations against Shawn DeRemer emerged at a time when Chavez-DeRemer has been the target of criticism over claims of inappropriate conduct.

According to the reports, DeRemer is accused of inappropriately touching two women at the Department of Labor’s main building, named after Frances Perkins, the first woman to serve in a U.S. Cabinet position. One of the incidents reportedly took place during working hours in December and, according to the Times, was captured by security cameras in the office. The footage is said to be under review as part of a criminal investigation into the incident.

According to a police report reviewed by the Guardian, the DC Metropolitan Police Department received a complaint on January 24 regarding an incident that occurred on December 18 at the Department of Labor offices. The report states, “The complainant reported being subjected to sexual contact without consent.” The MPD did not confirm the name of the suspect.

Politico, citing an unnamed source, said that security personnel at the Frances Perkins Building were instructed in late January to block DeRemer’s entry.

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, DeRemer denied the allegations. “I did none of this and I absolutely deny it. I will absolutely and fully fight this,” he said.

The Department of Labor did not immediately respond to requests for comment.