Recent allegations have cast a shadow over Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, following claims of a violent incident involving his ex-girlfriend, pseudonymously referred to as ‘Jane.’

According to three friends who spoke with The Daily Mail, the incident allegedly occurred late at night in 2012 after a gala in France. Reports state that Emhoff struck Jane in the face so hard that she spun around, prompting her to call a friend in tears during her cab ride home.

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Jane, a prominent attorney in New York, dated Emhoff for about three months. One friend revealed that she recounted the incident to them immediately afterward. Another friend confirmed that Jane had confided in her about the alleged assault back in 2014, during a period when Harris was in the spotlight for her aggressive questioning of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh over sexual assault claims.

Despite the seriousness of these allegations, Jane chose not to comment. The friends shared photos of Emhoff and Jane together, along with communications that supported Jane’s account. Concerns about retaliation from Emhoff led them to remain anonymous.

These claims follow earlier revelations that Emhoff had an extramarital affair around 2008, reportedly impregnating his daughter’s nanny. Emhoff admitted to this affair and acknowledged paying her an $80,000 settlement along with a non-disclosure agreement.

The alleged assault raises questions about Emhoff’s previously cultivated image as a proponent of women’s rights.

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According to the Daily Mail, Emhoff hit a woman so hard that she physically spun around.

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Despite his claims of supporting women and combating toxic masculinity, these new accusations starkly contrast with that portrayal. In a recent interview with MSNBC, Emhoff’s reputation as a “mensch” was touted, but these allegations challenge that narrative.

The incident occurred after Jane and Emhoff attended a gala dinner for AIDS research, filled with Hollywood elites. Friends stated that Jane attempted to leave after the alleged attack, only for Emhoff to force himself into her cab, insisting he thought she was flirting with the valet when he slapped her.

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Jane’s friends expressed disbelief over Emhoff’s behavior. They described how Jane had initially seen him as charming but felt blindsided by the violent outburst. Following the incident, Jane and Emhoff never met again, with him returning to Los Angeles for his daughter’s birthday shortly thereafter.

These allegations, detailed by Jane’s friends, suggest a troubling pattern in Emhoff’s relationships and raise serious questions about his public persona as an advocate for women.

As one friend put it, “He’s a really bad guy. To hold him out as a supporter of women is just disgusting.” The narrative continues to unfold, exposing layers of hypocrisy in the lives of public figures who profess values they do not practice.