California State Treasurer Fiona Ma facing lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination

Tuesday, July 20, 2021
SACRAMENTO -- A former state official is suing California State Treasurer Fiona Ma for sexual harassment.

Judith Blackwell was the Executive Director of the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.
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Ma swore in Blackwell in 2019.

Blackwell's attorney claims she was fired in January after resisting unwanted sexual advances from Ma.
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Ma's spokesperson Bill Ainsworth released a statement to ABC7 News saying, "I am saddened and disappointed by these baseless claims. We look forward to bringing the truth to light in court."

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