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After Norwood Teague scandal, bill would protect sexual harassment victims who come forward

Allegations of sexual harassment against former University of Minnesota athletic director Norwood Teague could lead to a change in Minnesota law next year.

State Sen. Terri Bonoff, DFL-Minnetonka, is working on a bill to give victims more protection if they come forward to report sexual harassment.

"In my time in the Legislature, I can't tell you how many times whistleblowers have come to my office and said, even though they had these protections, they ended up getting fired," said Bonoff.

Teague resigned after two university employees accused him of harassing them at a leadership retreat in July.