Sexual Assault Allegations Against Matt Schlapp
Republican operative receives $480,000 settlement to drop sexual assault lawsuit against ACU chairman Matt Schlapp; Schlapp claims innocence and exoneration, settlement paid through insurance policy, lawsuit initially sought $9 million in damages.
Key Points
- Settlement of $480,000 paid to accuser Carlton Huffman to drop lawsuit
- Schlapp asserts innocence and claims exoneration
- Allegations of unwanted sexual advances made by Huffman during ride back from bars
- Settlement prevents damaging testimony from becoming public