Defense pick Peter Hegeth paid accuser to protect his career, his lawyer confirms

Pete Hegseth, seen here on Dec. 31, 2021, paid a woman to settle her accusation of sexual assault against him, his lawyer says.

The Fox News host reached a settlement to resolve an accusation against him, but a recently released memo brought the issue back into the public eye.

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