She claims their relationship was consensual.

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In a statement to USA TODAY at the time, D'Elia responded to the accusations, saying that all of his relationships have been legal and consensual. Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, "Chris D'Elia accused of exposing himself to two women; comedian denies allegations," 4 Sep. 2020

McDonald's cut ties with former CEO Easterbrook last year for engaging in a consensual relationship with an employee. Danielle Wiener-bronner, CNN, "Dozens of Black former franchisees sue McDonald's over alleged discrimination," 1 Sep. 2020

Morse, who is unmarried and gay, disclosed consensual relationships with students, though none under his instruction, and apologized for making anyone feel uneasy. Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner, "Top House Democrat Richard Neal bests Massachusetts primary challenger Alex Morse," 1 Sep. 2020

So, yes, by all means chortle and smirk online at the consensual private trespasses of Jerry Falwell Jr., yet another great Protestant hypocrite laid low. Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, "Jerry Falwell Jr.’s Filthy, Predatory Finances," 25 Aug. 2020

Prosecutors argued in the trial that the man deliberately strangled Millane to death, while defense lawyers claimed the death was accidental after the pair engaged in consensual erotic choking that went too far. Nick Perry, Star Tribune, "New Zealand man appeals guilt in British backpacker slaying," 5 Aug. 2020

The maneuver, which is included in the agency’s training materials, is a way to break off an initial traffic stop and attempt to reengage the driver in what would then be a consensual encounter. Roxana Hegeman, The Denver Post, "Kansas Highway Patrol targets out-of-state drivers — especially those traveling from Colorado, lawsuit alleges," 30 Jan. 2020

In a statement to USA TODAY, D'Elia, who is divorced with one child, said that all of his relationships have been legal and consensual. Jayme Deerwester, USA TODAY, "Whitney Cummings reacts to sexual abuse allegations against former co-star Chris D'Elia," 21 June 2020

In a statement to USA TODAY, D'Elia responded to the accusations, saying that all of his relationships have been legal and consensual. Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, "Netflix comedian, 'You' actor Chris D'Elia denies sexual misconduct allegations," 18 June 2020

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