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Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, right, is hugged by Assemblywoman Eloise Gomez Reyes, D-Grand Terrace, on her first day back in the Assembly since an investigation into sexual misconduct charges, Friday, May 25, 2018, Sacramento, Calif. Garcia took a three-month leave of absence after a groping allegation and other claims of inappropriate behavior surfaced. Outside investigators cleared her of the groping claim but found she used vulgar language in violation of the Assembly's sexual harassment policy. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California lawmaker cleared of groping charge back at work

By SOPHIA BOLLAG - Associated Press

The Latest: Embattled lawmaker faces discipline for language

Associated Press

In this April 27, 2018, photo, California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, poses for a picture at her campaign headquarters in Downey, Calif. Outside investigators on Thursday, May 17, cleared Garcia, who was once at the forefront of the state's #MeToo movement of allegations that she groped a male staff member in 2014. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

Cristina Garcia, California #MeToo leader, cleared of groping allegations

By Kathleen Ronayne - Associated Press

In this April 27, 2018, photo, California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, poses for a picture at her campaign headquarters in Downey, Calif. Outside investigators on Thursday, May 17, cleared Garcia, who was once at the forefront of the state's #MeToo movement of allegations that she groped a male staff member in 2014. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

California #MeToo leader cleared of groping allegations

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 22, 2016, file photo, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Garcia, who had been under a sexual misconduct investigation, said she's frustrated the investigation has stretched on for nearly two months, during an interview with the Associated Press, Tuesday, March 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Accused California lawmaker frustrated by investigation pace

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2016 file photo, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, watches as the votes are posted for a measure before the Assembly in Sacramento, Calif. California law requires lawmakers and legislative staff attend sexual harassment training every two years, just as private-sector employees in supervisory roles do. "Some people do take it seriously, and some people are on their phones, some people are cracking jokes," said Garcia, chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus. "I would say the large majority of people are not as attentive." (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Cristina Garcia, #MeToo lawmaker, accused of firing aide who refused to play ‘spin the bottle’

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2016 file photo, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, watches as the votes are posted for a measure before the Assembly in Sacramento, Calif. California law requires lawmakers and legislative staff attend sexual harassment training every two years, just as private-sector employees in supervisory roles do. "Some people do take it seriously, and some people are on their phones, some people are cracking jokes," said Garcia, chair of the Legislative Women's Caucus. "I would say the large majority of people are not as attentive." (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Cristina Garcia, #MeToo leader, faces new misconduct claims

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Attorney Dan Gilleon discusses the complaint he has filed with the Assembly Rules Committee against Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, in Sacramento, Calif. The complaint, filed on behalf of four anonymous former members of Garcia's staff, alleges misconduct in her office, ranging from discussion about sex and drinking alcohol in the office. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

California assemblywoman faces fresh misconduct allegations

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

The Latest: Assemblywoman faces new misconduct claims

Associated Press

Cristina Garcia, #MeToo assemblywoman from California, on unpaid leave in wake of misconduct charge

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

FILE - In this June 22, 2016 file photo, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D- Bell Gardens, speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Garcia, the head of California's legislative women's caucus and a leading figure in the anti-sexual harassment movement is herself the subject of a sexual misconduct claim, Politico reported Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

The Latest: California #MeToo case spurs privacy concern

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 22, 2016 file photo, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D- Bell Gardens, speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Garcia, the head of California's legislative women's caucus and a leading figure in the anti-sexual harassment movement is herself the subject of a sexual misconduct claim, Politico reported Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Latest California #MeToo case spurs confidentiality concerns

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 22, 2016 file photo, Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D- Bell Gardens, speaks at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Garcia, the head of California's legislative women's caucus and a leading figure in the anti-sexual harassment movement is herself the subject of a sexual misconduct claim, Politico reported Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, File)

Man accuses California #MeToo leader of sexual misconduct

By KATHLEEN RONAYNE - Associated Press

Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, D-Bell Gardens, watches as the votes are posted for a measure before the Assembly, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Sacramento, Calif. The Senate approved Garcia's bill, AB1561, Thursday, to repeal the sales tax on tampons and other feminine hygiene products. The bill now returns to the Assembly. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Cristina Garcia, #MeToo advocate, investigated for sexual misconduct

By Victor Morton - The Washington Times

A sample of condoms distributed freely by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation in 28 countries is displayed at a news conference at the AHF headquarters in Los Angeles, in this Feb. 14, 2013, file photo. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) ** FILE **

California bill seeks to add ‘stealthing’ to rape definition

By Laura Kelly - The Washington Times

Assembly passes bill banning lobbyist fundraisers

By FENIT NIRAPPIL - Associated Press

Reform proposals at a glance

By The Associated Press - Associated Press