...in 'coup' by pastor facing sexual misconduct allegation
Rev. Stephen Clay ousted Maggie Lewis as president of the Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday night, making for a dramatic display of intra-party fighting within the body's Democratic majority.
Clay’s election to the position comes with a shadow, though. This week, sexual misconduct claims against the pastor that are more than a decade old resurfaced—accusations that Clay said were drummed up and “fanned” by Lewis’ allies on the council as a way to stave off his candidacy, which she denies.
Five Democrats joined nine Republicans on the council to propel Clay over the finish line for the presidency, giving him 14 votes to Lewis’ 11. Vice President Zach Adamson was re-elected with a vote of 14-11...
Rev. Stephen Clay ousted Maggie Lewis as president of the Indianapolis City-County Council on Monday night, making for a dramatic display of intra-party fighting within the body's Democratic majority.
Clay’s election to the position comes with a shadow, though. This week, sexual misconduct claims against the pastor that are more than a decade old resurfaced—accusations that Clay said were drummed up and “fanned” by Lewis’ allies on the council as a way to stave off his candidacy, which she denies.
Five Democrats joined nine Republicans on the council to propel Clay over the finish line for the presidency, giving him 14 votes to Lewis’ 11. Vice President Zach Adamson was re-elected with a vote of 14-11...