Lauren Roberts

She is seeking $50,000 in a claim against the city.

Keith Graves, an eastside Democrat, says the accusations against him are false.

It was last summer when sexual harassment allegations within the Hogsett administration surfaced. Since then, more people have come forward with stories of misconduct. Local Democratic political strategist Elise Shrock stood by and counseled people who came forward throughout these events.

In recent weeks stories of sexual harassment and misconduct by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogett’s former chief of staff have come to light. Former employees Lauren Roberts and Caroline Ellert talk about their experiences with Thomas Cook.

Mayor Joe Hogsett apologized to former employees Lauren Roberts and Caroline Ellert, who sat in the packed chamber room and held signs that demanded accountability.