'I’m Embarrassed and Ashamed.' Al Franken Speaks Publicly About Sexual Harassment Allegations

Nov 27, 2017, 12:45 PM

Minnesota Sen. Al Franken spoke publicly about the sexual harassment allegations against him Sunday, expressing shame and embarrassment, but remaining committed to his work in Congress.

"I know I have a lot of work to do to regain the trust of the people I’ve let down, the people of Minnesota, my friends and colleagues, everyone who counts on me to be a champion for women,” Franken told Minnesota newspaper the Star Tribune Sunday, describing himself as "embarrassed and ashamed.