Burns Strider case: Clinton says she should have fired adviser

Hillary Clinton has admitted that she should have fired an adviser accused of sexual harassment during her 2008 presidential campaign.

Burns Strider was initially docked pay and told to seek counselling but was later fired from a campaign group after again being accused of harassment.

Mr Strider has not commented on the allegations.

Mrs Clinton posted the statement moments before President Donald Trump began his state of the union speech.

It has prompted some speculation that she was seeking to bury her apology in the storm of media coverage around the address.

The 30-year-old woman who made the complaint shared an office with Mr Strider, the New York Times said when it reported on the claims last week.

The newspaper said that, according to three former campaign officials, the unidentified staff member told a campaign official that Mr Strider had rubbed her shoulders inappropriately, kissed her on the forehead and sent suggestive emails.

When her complaint was investigated, two advisers, including her campaign manager, recommended Mr Strider be fired, reported the New York Times.

But Mrs Clinton instead decided to send him to counselling sessions he never attended, according to the report.

The young woman was moved to another job within the campaign.

The matter has raised questions about Mrs Clinton's judgement and stated commitment to women's advancement.

SOURCE: BBC NEWS
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