Keller (D) to pursue legal action following personal accusations made at mayoral debate
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – During the live televised Albuquerque mayoral debate Tuesday night, KOB 4 allowed each candidate to ask another candidate a question. Mayoral candidate and Bernalillo County Sheriff Manny Gonzales used that opportunity to get personal with incumbent Tim Keller.
Gonzales:
Mayor Keller, where's your accountability? There are serious misconduct allegations at City Hall, under your watch. Allegations of your own domestic violence incident being covered up by high-ranking city officials.
Also you have allegations of having an affair with a city subordinate. How can the public trust you to fight crime in Albuquerque, when you can't even fight crime in City Hall?
Keller:
What a disgusting, pre-prepared question you just read was.I mean, let's first off, be clear, I mean, I don't even know where to begin other than that I have never been involved in any of the incidents you just mentioned.
The Gonzales campaign alleges they are awaiting public records responses to confirm "direct knowledge" from "two high-ranking members" of APD who, according to the campaign, also allege sexual harassment and workplace misconduct occurred. These rumors have been circulating for months. KOB 4 received multiple tips, but went to search for records or documentation that police were called to the mayor's house, and came up empty-handed. The tips never provided any documentation or proof.
After the debate ended, Keller and Gonzales got into a verbal altercation inside the studio. Keller demanded Gonzales apologize to his wife for the remarks he made. Gonzales responded by saying he has no respect for the mayor.
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