GOP Lawmaker Allegedly Bit and Berated People

Florida state Rep. Fabian Basabe (R-FL), who was accused of sexual harassment by two male ex-staffers, has an extensive history of bad behavior spanning nearly two decades, the Miami Herald reports.

“Before taking office last year, Basabe was accused of biting a hotel worker on at least one other occasion… He has allegedly berated staffers at multiple Miami Beach venues, including once after he tried to dock a boat outside the Standard at 3 a.m., internal hotel emails show.”

“Basabe has also been publicly accused of using racist language twice. And records show he has received more than two dozen traffic citations in Miami-Dade County and been arrested at least once on charges of driving under the influence, a 2009 case in which he pleaded no contest and paid a fine.”