GOP Sen. Alexander’s Chief of Staff Under Investigation for Child Porn

According to a press release, Sen. Lamar Alexander‘s (R-TN) chief of staff Ryan Loskam has been put on leave amidst allegations involving child pornography.

In a statement, the Republican lawmaker wrote: “I was just informed by the United States Senate legal counsel’s office that law enforcement agents are conducting a search of the personal residence of Ryan Loskam, the chief of staff of my Washington, D.C., office regarding allegations involving child pornography.”

He added: “I am stunned, surprised and disappointed by what I have learned. Based on this information, I immediately placed Mr. Loskam on administrative leave without pay. The office is fully cooperating with the investigation.”

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[h/t Sam Stein]

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