An Arizona state lawmaker has named a male colleague whom she claims sexually harassed her and repeatedly made unwanted advances.

State Rep. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, R-Scottsdale, said in a Twitter post Monday night that Rep. Don Shooter, R-Yuma, is one of the male legislators who she alleges has harassed her during her time at the Capitol.

"I’ve been contacted by several people concerning an individual regarding my sexual harassment claim and confirm Don Shooter is one of them," Ugenti-Rita wrote.

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The post is the first time Ugenti-Rita has publicly named any of her alleged harassers. Two weeks ago, she posted a public letter on social media stating that she had been harassed by male lawmakers and faced retaliation for reporting her experience.

Shooter initially released a public statement apologizing for any "insensitive" comments. But Shooter retracted that statement a few hours later, saying he had not heard the details of Ugenti-Rita's accusations.

"Since then, I've actually seen the text of Ms. Ugenti's accusations and I absolutely withdraw my apology," Shooter wrote in his later statement. "I've been happily married for 41 years, I've never cheated on my wife, and there isn't a woman on this planet I would leave my wife for."

Ugenti-Rita did not respond to a request for comment on Tuesday evening, but she detailed her allegations during a television interview with 3TV.

She described several instances where, she alleges, Shooter sought a romantic relationship and continued to make advances to her after she told him it was wrong.

"There was an incident where he came to my office during the day and asked about my chest," Ugenti-Rita told 3TV. "At a conference, he came to my room uninvited with a six-pack of beer. I never answered the door."

Shooter fired back at Ugenti-Rita in a public statement late Tuesday night.

“The trouble with Ms. Ugenti stems from my publicly voiced disapproval over how she has conducted herself personally, with staff, and later with legislation," he said.

He accused her of having an inappropriate relationship with a legislative staff member and making a joke about masturbation in a public hearing, which was recorded on video.

“Ms. Ugenti(-Rita) is lying about me and I have asked (House) Speaker (J.D.) Mesnard to have the entire matter investigated by the House Ethics Committee / Counsel," Shooter wrote. "At the conclusion of their work, I will consider taking further legal action in this matter.”

Ugenti-Rita did not respond to the details of Shooter's later statement but reaffirmed her accusations against him.

"I stand by what I said," she wrote in a text message to The Arizona Republic.

Ugenti-Rita has said multiple male lawmakers harassed her, but she has not publicly accused any other legislative colleagues.

She said the harassment started after she joined the Arizona House of Representatives in 2011. Ugenti-Rita said she reported several instances of harassment to House leadership at the time, but they could do little because legislators are elected and not traditional employees.

Her accusations prompted Mesnard, R-Chandler, to issue a written sexual-harassment policy for the chamber last week. The policy defines harassment and outlines steps for reporting allegations.

On Tuesday evening, Mesnard said Ugenti-Rita's accusations against Shooter, chairman of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, will be reviewed under the new rules. The rules state that an investigative team will interview the individual making the complaint and the accused.

According to the policy, someone who commits unlawful harassment could face penalties, ranging from a written reprimand to discharge from the chamber.

"These are very serious accusations and, consistent with the House anti-harassment policy and processes, will be investigated fully," Mesnard said in a statement.

Ugenti-Rita has also said she faced retaliation from members of the state Senate after reporting harassment in the past. She said senators made it harder for her to get bills passed.

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