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Fabian Basabe found liable by jury of sexual harassment, defamation, battery
By CBS Miami at CBS4 Miami
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
Last week, a jury in Tallahassee found that Republican State Representative Fabian Basabe sexually harassed two of his male staffers and committed battery against both. The jury also found Basabe defamed one of those staffers as well as that young man's mother on social media. Basabe, who represents
Key takeaway Basabe, who represents a district that stretches from Miami Beach to Aventura, was ordered by the jury to pay the young men $450,000 for their pain and suffering.
Why this matters in The Miami
The jury's verdict against Fabian Basabe has significant implications for his constituents in Miami Beach and Aventura, who will likely be watching closely to see how their representative responds to these serious allegations. As a public figure, Basabe's actions reflect not only on himself, but also on the community he serves. The fact that he was found liable for sexual harassment, defamation, and battery raises questions about his fitness for office and his ability to effectively represent the diverse communities of Miami-Dade County. Given the area's strong Latin American and Caribbean roots, Basabe's behavior may be particularly troubling for the many families and young people who call Miami Beach and Aventura home. The $450,000 award for pain and suffering underscores the severity of Basabe's actions, and his constituents will be waiting to see what consequences, if any, he will face in the state legislature.
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Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: CBS4 Miami ·
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What is this story about? Last week, a jury in Tallahassee found that Republican State Representative Fabian Basabe sexually harassed two of his male staffers and committed battery against both. The jury also found Basabe defamed one of those staffers as well as that young man's mother on social media. Basabe, who represents
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