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State Rep. Basabe found liable of sexual harassment, defamation, battery by jury
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Jim DeFede , as published by CBS4 Miami
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details on the case are available from CBS4 Miami, which has been covering the story for several years, including Basabe's background and previous allegations. As a result, Basabe was ordered to pay $450,000 to the young men for their pain and suffering.
A jury in Tallahassee has found State Representative Fabian Basabe liable for sexual harassment, defamation, and battery. The representative, who serves a district including Miami Beach and Aventura, was found to have harassed two male staffers and committed battery against them. The jury also determined that Basabe defamed one of the staffers and the staffer's mother on social media.
As a result, Basabe was ordered to pay $450,000 to the young men for their pain and suffering. Further details on the case are available from CBS4 Miami, which has been covering the story for several years, including Basabe's background and previous allegations.
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Category: safety Published: July 19, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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