Unsealed - The sexual harassment letter that got HP CEO fired
EXCERPTS FROM MS FISHER'S LETTER
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'Ms. Fisher was scared. She was a nervous wreck but attempted to appear relaxed. She sat down on one of two love seats in the sitting room. She was worried when you came over and sat directly next to her and put your arm on the back of the love seat. As you did so, your hand brushed across her breast. ... It happened a second time and Ms. Fisher said
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