'Lies': Pete Hegseth's lawyer blames Me Too movement for 'extortion' of client

Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's attorney Tim Parlatore defended him vigorously Wednesday in an interview with CNN anchor Jake Tapper, as Hegseth's nomination to serve as President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense appears on the ropes amid allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse. "What happened is, you know, he was the head of this organization, they did a lot of great work," said Parlatore, who is also known for representing Trump during some of his legal battles. "Sure, it could look like guilt," said Parlatore. Hegseth had no choice but to pay regardless of guilt, he continued, because, "the reality is, unfortunately, especially for public figures, you know, during, you know, the Me Too movement, a public allegation that somebody had drugged and raped somebody, they're going to get fired immediately.