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CNN anchor runs defense for Al Franken, whitewashes sexual misconduct allegations

By Becket Adams

Published August 3, 2018 4:45pm ET

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CNN anchor runs defense for Al Franken, whitewashes sexual misconduct allegations — Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., was forced to resign over charges of repeated sexual harassment and assault that occurred over many years. | (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

The rehabilitation of Al Franken continues apace.

The disgraced former senator got a boost this week on CNN when anchor Alisyn Camerota downplayed the facts of his resignation.

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