Fabian Basabe

A video from State Representative Fabian Basabe, in which he pledged to resign if allegations against him were proven, has resurfaced after a civil jury found him liable for sexual harassment and battery. Basabe, who represented himself during the trial, was awarded $450,000 in damages to two former staffers and did not address his resignation pledge when contacted by Local 10 News.

A jury found State Rep. Fabian Basabe liable for sexually harassing two former male staffers in a civil trial. Basabe admitted representing himself was a mistake, while political opponents like Lucia Baez Geller and Ashley Litwin Diego are seeking to replace him in District 106. The victims were awarded $450,000.

Closing arguments were heard in a civil case against Florida State Rep. Fabian Basabe, who is accused of sexually harassing two former staffers, Jacob Cutbirth and Nicholas Frevola. Basabe, representing himself, faced challenges during the trial, including texting and accidentally deleting notes. The jury will now determine liability and potential compensation.

Florida State Rep. Fabian Basabe is representing himself in a civil trial accused of sexual harassment, battery, and defamation by two former staffers. The mother of one alleged victim testified, describing Basabe's aggressive behavior, while evidence including text messages and tweets is being presented to the jury.

Opening statements began in the civil trial of South Florida lawmaker Fabian Basabe, who is accused by two former employees of sexual harassment, battery, and defamation. Basabe, representing himself in the trial, denies the allegations, citing prior investigations that found no wrongdoing. The Florida House of Representatives is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit.