St. Paul, Minnesota – Police Chief Axel Henry, who has led the city’s police department since 2022, filed a 73‑page lawsuit on Monday alleging that Mayor Kaohly Her engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment and retaliation. The complaint details a series of incidents in which the mayor allegedly made explicit sexual remarks, touched the chief inappropriately, and used her office to undermine his authority.
Allegations of inappropriate conduct
The suit claims that Mayor Her repeatedly made lewd comments toward Chief Henry, including referring to herself as a “MILF” and making suggestive remarks about his genitalia. According to the filing, the mayor also placed her hand on the chief’s upper thigh beneath a conference table during a budget meeting.
Further allegations describe the mayor’s personal comments about her marriage, telling the chief that they “needed to be friends” or that “this was not going to work,” and emphasizing a need for a “close relationship.” The complaint adds that Her frequently visited the police department gym when she knew Chief Henry was present, called him and other employees “beefy,” and allegedly simulated an orgasm while exercising near them.
Specific incidents cited
During an awards ceremony where Chief Henry wore a Mobile Field Force ribbon, the mayor reportedly asked what the letters stood for and replied, “Oh, I thought it said MILF so maybe I could get one.” The filing also recounts a December meeting at a cigar lounge with the mayor, the chief, and St. Paul Port Authority President Todd Hurley to discuss moving the downtown police station. At that meeting, the mayor allegedly threatened to tell people the chief “grabbed her a—” if she did not get her way.
In February, after Chief Henry and a colleague used personal vacation time to visit a golf simulator in Woodbury, Minnesota, the mayor allegedly showed up uninvited, stating she “had to come like this because you guys wouldn’t invite me,” and remained for about 20 minutes.
Retaliation claims
Chief Henry says that after he filed an internal complaint about the mayor’s behavior, Her and her administration launched a campaign to retaliate and discredit him. The lawsuit alleges that city officials excluded the chief from decision‑making, withheld requested records, and released a two‑page “sanitized” summary of an independent investigation that downplayed the alleged conduct.
Mayor Her’s office responded that an independent investigation did not substantiate claims of sexual harassment or retaliation. A spokesperson said, “The Mayor will continue to lead Saint Paul and follow the recommendations of the report. Beyond that, the City of Saint Paul doesn’t comment on active litigation.”
Recent developments
Earlier this month, Mayor Her transferred her personal security detail and driver services from the St. Paul Police Department to the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office. Fox News Digital has reached out to the mayor’s office for comment.
The lawsuit adds a new layer of tension to an already strained relationship between the city’s top law‑enforcement official and the mayor’s office. Both parties have indicated that the matter will be resolved through the courts.
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