Cain: Accuser Wanted Huge Settlement

Presidential hopeful Herman Cain told Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren Monday that one woman who accused him of sexual harassment in the 90s was seeking a “huge financial settlement.”

“The good news is because there was no basis for this, we ended up settling for what would have been a termination settlement,” Cain said.

Cain’s recollection of the event appeared out of sync with a statement he had made earlier in the day, wherein he told the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. that he was not aware of any settlement.

Allegations surrounding the former businessman were brought to light in a story in Politico, which reported that during Cain’s tenure as the restaurant industry’s top lobbyist, he faced sexual harassment charges from two female employees.

During his Fox appearance, Cain detailed one incident that led to the charge, explaining that he made a gesture to indicate the woman’s height in comparison to his wife.