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September 02, 2012
Hey, Remember When I Confidently Opined The ICE Sexual Harrassment Lawsuit Wasn't Going Anywhere?
It's gone somewhere.
The resignation comes nearly three weeks after Barr went on leave over the allegations. The questions about Barr’s conduct were first raised in a lawsuit filed by an ICE official against Department of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano — the lawsuit, which alleged discrimination and retaliation, listed among the complaints that Barr cultivated a “frat-house”-style work environment.
That accusation was supplemented by two affidavits recounting incidents allegedly involving Barr in 2009.
In the affidavits, one of the ICE employees claimed that in October 2009, while in a discussion about Halloween plans, the individual witnessed Barr turn to a senior ICE employee and say: “You a sexy” (expletive deleted).
“She then looked at his crotch and asked, ‘How long is it anyway?’” according to the affidavit.
“Several employees laughed nervously,” the affidavit said. The names of the workers making the claims were redacted.
She also offered to perform oral sex on someone.