Exclusive

Senator Steven Payne Under Senate Investigation Following Sexual Harassment Allegation Made Against Him by Female Employee

At-Large Senator Steven Payne Sr. is currently being investigated by the 34th Legislature following a complaint against him of sexual harassment by one of his female employees, multiple sources with knowledge of the matter have confirmed to the Consortium. The investigation has since been confirmed by Senate President Donna Frett-Gregory. According to the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the incident that led to the investigation involved a female employee of Mr. Payne's in her early 20s, who along with other staff traveled with the senator to St. Croix as part of their Senate duties with his office late February or early March. Following the alleged incident, the female employee reported the matter to the Senate, which led to the investigation being launched. According to the people, the female employee allegedly realized that her luggage was missing and made inquiries with other employees of Mr. Payne's office. Still unable to find the luggage, she allegedly approac...