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3rd woman accuses Michigan lawmaker of sexual harassment

FILE - In this Feb. 20, 2019, file photo, State Sen. Peter Lucido, R-Shelby Township, speaks after a news conference at the Capitol in Lansing, Mich. State lawmakers across the U.S. have reached a troubling milestone for allegations of sexual misconduct. New complaints filed against Lucido have brought the total number of state legislators accused of sexual misconduct during the past three years to more than 100. (AP Photo/David Eggert, File)

(Associated Press) A third woman has accused a Michigan state legislator of sexual harassment.

Melissa Osborn who works as a regulatory affairs specialist for a trade group. She tells Crain’s Detroit Business that state Sen. Peter Lucido commented on her appearance and clothes while scanning her body and touching her lower back area.

Osborn says it happened at the Michigan Credit Union League’s annual government affairs conference in May.

Lucido declined comment.

Osborn’s comments come after a fellow lawmaker filed a complaint against Lucido with similar allegations.

Also, a female reporter has said Lucido made a sexist comment to her before a group of high school boys.

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