Basabe Faces Fallout After Civil Verdict | Miami News

State Rep. Fabián Basabe is facing mounting pressure after a civil jury found him liable for sexual harassment, battery, and defamation — ordering him to pay $450,000 — yet he refuses to resign, citing his right to appeal and the difference between civil and criminal proceedings. Though he once vowed to step down if allegations were proven true, Basabe now argues the verdict doesn’t compel resignation, calling his self-representation in court a “colossal mistake.” He’s retained top appellate lawyers and hasn’t directly addressed whether his original promise was deliberately ambiguous — leaving the public and legal experts divided on whether his stance holds up under scrutiny. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fee8153ff5276a29