California lawmaker faces claims his hugs were inappropriate
(World News USA)

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - A Democratic California state senator is facing allegations he inappropriately hugged three of his female colleagues, a newspaper reported Wednesday Sen. Bob Hertzberg of Los Angeles is proudly known for hugging, once passing out pins reading `I was hugged by Assemblyman Bob Hertzberg.` The Sacramento Bee reported former Republican Assemblywoman Linda Halderman said Hertzberg hugged her for prolonged periods even after she said it made her uncomfortable. She said one hug felt sexual and `gross.` Two current lawmakers also described hugs that made them uncomfortable but The Bee did not publish their names because they said they wanted to maintain their anonymity. ......