Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sent a text message apologizing to a woman who accused him of sexual assault.
His late-night message denied any wrongdoing but apologized for any time he made his former nanny uncomfortable. Eliza Cooney came forward last week alleging that Kennedy had sexually assaulted her on several occasions from 1998 through 1999. His apology came on July 4, two days after the accusations became public.
“I have no memory of this incident but I apologize sincerely for anything I ever did that made you feel uncomfortable or anything I did or said that offended you or hurt your feelings,” he wrote, the Washington Post reported. “I never intended you any harm. If I hurt you, it was inadvertent. I feel badly for doing so.
“If you feel comfortable, Id [sic] like to tell you this by phone, and preferably, face to face,” Kennedy added. “I recognize that this might not be possible. I have no agenda for sending this text other than making the most sincere and ernest [sic] amends.”
When asked by the outlet for further comment on the accusations, he said, “The text message speaks for itself.”
Also on Friday, the Boston Globe reported that Kennedy said he could not be sure that more allegations of sexual impropriety would not come out.
“I don’t know,” he said. “We’ll see what happens.”
The accusations against Kennedy damaged his long-shot campaign, which nevertheless could serve as a crucial spoiler to President Joe Biden or former President Donald Trump.
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The last major blow came when he was denied a spot in CNN’s presidential debate, which prompted many to question the viability of Biden’s campaign. Kennedy’s supporters responded by protesting in front of the White House.
Instead, Kennedy held a parallel debate, moderated by Fox News host John Stossel, at which he answered the same questions posed to Biden and Trump.
