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Nancy Mace accuses ex-fiancé of abusing her and predatory acts with others

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  • SLED opened an investigation into sexual assault claims made by Nancy Mace
  • Mace accused her ex-fiancé and three other men of a series of crimes
  • Mace's decision to publicly air serious allegations on the House floor is an unusual move
  • It is unclear when SLED's investigation will be completed or if any charges will be brought forward
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  • The investigation was launched after being contacted by the U.S. Capitol Police regarding allegations of assault, harassment, and voyeurism.
  • Mace's decision to publicly air the allegations on the House floor grants her legal protection under the "speech or debate" clause, which shields lawmakers from being sued for statements made during legislative acts.
  • Mace accused her ex-fiancé, Patrick Bryant, and three other men of a series of crimes, including conspiring to commit rape, physical abuse, and recording sex acts with her and others without their consent.
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  • Mace worked for Trump's 2016 campaign and was endorsed by him in her 2024 campaign
  • Mace criticized Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, violence at the U.S. Capitol, which led to Trump backing a GOP challenger in her 2022 race
  • Mace defeated the GOP challenger and won reelection
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  • Mace prioritizes national media exposure to an unusual degree, according to her former staff.
  • Mace has fully embraced President Donald Trump’s agenda, despite him being found liable for sexual abuse.
  • Mace has been arguably the most vocal figure in the GOP’s crusade against transgender rights, introducing a controversial resolution in November to ban trans women from using women’s restrooms in the Capitol in response to the first openly trans woman being elected to Congress.
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  • Mace has been a vocal critic of policies aimed at expanding rights for transgender people, and has faced criticism for misgendering and making derogatory comments about transgender individuals.
  • Mace has championed legislation to ban trans women from using women's restrooms and changing rooms in the Capitol and House office buildings, framing her anti-trans rhetoric as an effort to protect women and children.
  • Mace was one of eight House Republicans who voted to oust Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in October 2023 after he struck a deal with Democrats to pass a stopgap spending bill and avoid a government shutdown.
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