Press conference reveals audio and diary entries as early voting in Georgia approaches.
A woman identified as Jane Doe has publicly accused Herschel Walker, the Republican Senate candidate in Georgia, of pressuring her to have an abortion and later denying it. The allegations surfaced during a press conference held by her attorney, Gloria Allred, where audio recordings and diary entries were shared.
During the event, Ms Doe played a voicemail from Mr Walker, reportedly recorded during the 1992 Olympics, in which he said, “This is your stud farm calling, you big sex puppy.” Ms Doe claims they were involved in a years-long relationship while Mr Walker was married and that she became pregnant in 1993.
According to Ms Doe, after initially refusing an abortion, Mr Walker convinced her to proceed, driving her to the clinic and waiting in the car. During the press conference, she read diary entries that detailed her emotional turmoil, including fears about Mr Walker’s mental health.
“I told him I could disappear,” she recalled from her diary, “but he said it would be better if he did.” She also cited a letter she claimed Mr Walker wrote to her parents, in which he expressed love for her and regret for the situation.
The press conference comes as Mr Walker campaigns in a runoff election against Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock. Ms Allred challenged Mr Walker to meet with Ms Doe in Georgia before the 6 December election, asserting that voters deserve transparency.
Mr Walker has denied the allegations, including accompanying Ms Doe to an abortion clinic. He has also stated his opposition to abortion in all cases, including rape, incest, or danger to the mother’s life.
Ms Doe is the second woman to accuse Mr Walker of involvement in an abortion. She stated she originally planned to keep her story private but felt compelled to speak out after Mr Walker denied ever asking anyone to get an abortion. “I knew he was lying based on my own experience,” she said tearfully.
Photos of the pair from 2019, previously shared with Good Morning America, were also presented during the press conference. The accusations have drawn significant attention as Georgia voters head to the polls.
