PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – U.S. Senator Ron Wyden and his wife, Nancy Bass Wyden, are accused of failing to provide a safe and harassment free working environment, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this month.

According to documents obtained by KOIN 6 News, Brandon O'Brien worked for two years as a personal assistant to Nancy, who owns Strand Books and Bass Real Estate.

During that time, he worked primarily in the Wyden's home. He alleged that he was subjected to repeated acts of sexual harassment and gender discrimination by the couple's children.

According to the lawsuit, which was filed by O'Brien's partner, he made repeated attempts to report the behavior to the Wydens, but nothing was done.

When he told Nancy that he was no longer comfortable taking their daughter to school due to

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