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STATE The Associated Press ANCHORAGE - Alaska's new Public Safety Department commissioner said Tuesday he has been unfairly accused of sexual harassment and that his accuser three years ago was a longtime acquaintance with whom he had a friendship outside the office.

Commissioner denies sexual harassment claim

Al Grillo / The Associated Press / Al Grillo / The Associated Press

Answering to accusations: Department of Public Safety Commissioner Charles Kopp, right, answers questions Tuesday during a news conference in Anchorage, concerning claims of sexual harassment levied against him while he was with the Kenai Police Department. Kenai Mayor Pat Porter, left, attended to support her former police chief.

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