GOP lawmaker attacks Central Washington University ahead of investigation into his conduct

State Rep. Matt Manweller is offering a pre-emptive defense of his behavior as a Central Washington University professor and attacking the school ahead of the findings of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct, set to be released soon.

In a four-minute video posted this past week on his campaign website, the Ellensburg Republican accused CWU of twisting what he called “trivial” allegations, such as standing too close to a student at a reception, into an excuse