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San Diego Mayor Bob Filner apologizes for his behavior in this frame from a video produced by the city of San Diego, July 11, 2013. Filner, embroiled in turmoil less than a year after being elected San Diego’s first Democratic mayor in 20 years, is facing old questions about his confrontational style and a new challenge over allegations that he sexually harassed women.
Published Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 | 9:29 a.m.
Updated Monday, Aug. 19, 2013 | 6:17 p.m.
SAN DIEGO — An attorney for a woman suing San Diego's embattled mayor for sexual harassment says the two sides are in settlement talks.
Lawyer Gloria Allred, who represents Mayor Bob Filner's former communications director, said Monday that a retired federal judge is mediating negotiations.
Allred says the talks are ongoing and she can't comment further. It isn't known if Filner is present.
Filner faces a recall effort prompted by a cascade of sexual harassment allegations that led to calls by the City Council to resign.
Filner has been out of the public's eye for the past two weeks while undergoing therapy. He was spotted Monday entering an office building followed by Allred.
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