Secret Service agent placed on leave for alleged misconduct, reportedly against Harris staffer

Washington — A U.S. Secret Service agent has been placed on administrative leave as the agency investigates an alleged instance of sexual misconduct against an aide who works for Vice President Kamala Harris, according to a new report and statements from the Secret Service and the vice president's office.

Real Clear Politics first reported that a Secret Service agent has been accused of sexually assaulting a staff member who works for the vice president, citing four sources "in the Secret Service community." The news outlet reported that the agent and several Harris staffers went to the Harris aide's hotel room after drinks and dinner, at which point the agent allegedly forced himself on her and groped her. The alleged incident took place during an advance trip for a Harris campaign event in Wisconsin that was ultimately scrapped, and Harris wasn't there at the time. Real Clear Politics reported the alleged incident was witnessed by others. 

Neither the Secret Service nor Harris' office confirmed the details of the allegations, but the Secret Service said it is investigating a "misconduct allegation involving an employee," and the vice president's official office said it has "zero tolerance for sexual misconduct." The Harris campaign directed CBS News to the vice president's office.