#MeToo Advocates Has Been Accused of Sexual Harassment

A groping incident

But now, she's come under fire for being a perpetrator of sexual misconduct herself for an alleged incident involving an assembly aide in 2014.

A man named Daniel Fierro says he was groped by Garcia while working as a staffer to Assemblyman Ian Calderon. According to Fierro's account, Fierro was cleaning up the dugout following a softball game when Garcia approached him.

Garcia reportedly appeared inebriated and began stroking his back and then squeezed his butt. Fierro says she then attempted to grab his crotch as well, but he quickly walked away. Fierro never reported the incident as he didn't feel it was a "life-damaging experience.

In January, Fierro mentioned the incident to Calderon. It was then referred to the Assembly Rules Committee, which has since launched an investigation.

The aftermath

Since Fierro's story came out, at least one other individual has come forward to accuse Garcia of inappropriate sexual behavior. A Sacramento lobbyist also told Politico that he had been accosted by Garcia last year, at which time she "made a graphic sexual proposal, and tried to grab his crotch.

For her part, Garcia has said that she was unaware of the claims until this week. "Every complaint about sexual harassment should be taken seriously and I will participate fully in any investigation that takes place, she said. "I have zero recollection of engaging in inappropriate behavior and such behavior is inconsistent with my values.