GOP lawmaker stunned silent on the stand when pressed on 'drugging and raping' accusations
A Republican state lawmaker in Florida went silent after he was questioned about accusations that he drugged and raped a former intern, according to reports Wednesday.
Republican State Rep. Fabian Basabe, 48, took the stand in a Florida courtroom on Tuesday — he is being sued by two former employees. And in the trial that started this week, Basabe is being sued for sexually harassing his former Florida House legislative intern and aide, and later defaming the aide's mother.
Film director and political commentator Bill Corben described the "stunning moment" in a post on X....
Jul 15, 2026