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Judge Rules Against Lawmaker in South Dakota ‘Suckling’ Advice Scandal

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South Dakota state Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller wanted to halt an investigation into disturbing comments she made to a staffer.

State Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller
South Dakota State Senate

A South Dakota judge has shot down a state lawmaker’s attempt to stop an investigation into disturbing comments she made about vaccines and breast-feeding to a staffer. Sen. Julie Frye-Mueller is accused of badgering the staffer in a work meeting—telling her the COVID vaccine she got was dangerous for her baby and encouraging her not to formula feed. In a particularly weird twist, Frye-Mueller reportedly told the staffer her husband could suck on her breasts to bring in her milk. The Senate has removed Frye-Mueller from committees and suspended her voting rights while it investigates—prompting her lawsuit.

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