The woman who accused Sen. Al Franken of kissing and groping her without her consent in 2006 said Thursday that she believes the Minnesota Democrat’s public apology was sincere and “heartfelt.”
In an emotional interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Los Angeles morning radio host Leeann Tweeden said Franken’s initial apology Thursday morning sounded as if it had been issued “hastily” by a staffer. But the senator’s second, longer apology, she said, seemed sincere.
“That one did seem heartfelt. And I believe it, and I believe him, you know,” she said. “And I honestly do believe him. I wasn’t waiting for an apology from him, but I gladly accept it.”
[contentcards url=”http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/360794-woman-who-accused-franken-of-sexual-misconduct-says-she-believes-apology-is” target=”_blank”]CNN’s @jaketapper: Do you accept Sen. Al Franken’s apology?
Leeann Tweeden: “I do. … I believe him and I think it is heartfelt” https://t.co/Gyk2v8SKrI https://t.co/eWjn72QBzA
— CNN (@CNN) November 16, 2017