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9 Va. Firefighters Fired for Sexual Harassment

17-year-old female volunteer firefighter with the Spotsylvania (Va.) Fire and Rescue Department is alleging that two of her male counterparts — one a juvenile — made up a ruse to get her out of her sleeping quarters and tried to get her take her clothes off.

From WUSA 9: A 17-year-old female volunteer firefighter with the Spotsylvania (Va.) Fire and Rescue Department is alleging that two of her male counterparts — one a juvenile — made up a ruse to get her out of her sleeping quarters and tried to get her take her clothes off. When she refused, the men allegedly restrained her, wet her down with a hose, and physically put her in the shower.

This incident prompted other victims of sexual harassment to come forward. Now, 62-year-old John Broadrup is facing charges of sexual battery after allegedly groping a 42-year-old woman volunteer he was training.

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