Douglas Bruce accused of sexual harassment

DENVER - Rep. Douglas Bruce was instructed Wednesday to stay away from a woman working at the state Capitol who lodged a sexual harassment complaint against him.

Speaker Andrew Romanoff, D-Denver, handed Bruce a letter on the House floor. Bruce read it, then he and Romanoff briefly met in the speaker's office.

Bruce, a Colorado Springs Republican, wouldn't say much afterward.

"If there is some rumor, you can do whatever you want with whatever rumor you've got," he said.

Bruce then referred questions to Romanoff, but House rules prevent the leadership from discussing complaints.

Other lawmakers confirmed a complaint was filed and that Bruce had been told to have no contact with the woman.

Rep. Amy Stephens, R-Monument, said Bruce's behavior throughout the session has turned off many of his GOP colleagues.

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