Mayor's Aide Kept on Payroll After Assault Claim

A mayor was told his top aide committed sexual assault, but kept him on the city payroll

for 68 more days. A new investigation in Indianapolis confirms that after a woman made a credible

complaint, the aide, Thomas Cook, remained employed to "wrap up projects."

The law firm hired to investigate couldn't even force him to talk, citing limited authority.

He ultimately resigned for violating a policy on personal relationships, not for the assault

allegation. This is a classic example of a system failing to protect its employees.

When those in power don't act, it shows how difficult it is for victims to get justice.