A long-standing accusation of assault against a prominent California labor official has resurfaced, potentially undermining the state’s high-profile billionaire tax initiative. The claim, made by a former Democratic political consultant, alleges an incident that occurred nearly two decades ago, raising serious questions about the proposal’s future. The controversy comes as lawmakers weigh the measure’s economic and political implications amid growing scrutiny. Whether the allegation holds merit or impacts the legislation remains unclear, but the timing has injected fresh uncertainty into the debate.
A veteran Democratic political consultant’s explosive allegation that California labor boss Dave Regan assaulted her nearly two decades ago is threatening to derail the state’s controversial billionaire tax proposal.
