Organizers of a major book festival in Atlanta where U.S. Sen. Al Franken was scheduled to speak say the senator has abruptly canceled his appearance.
Los Angeles radio news anchor Leeann Tweeden alleged Thursday that the former comedian forcibly kissed her while rehearsing for a 2006 USO tour performance and later was photographed reaching out to grope Tweeden as she slept during a flight.
Franken apologized to Tweeden and said he would welcome an ethics inquiry.
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