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Phil Mickelson reveals surprise evidence in sexual misconduct claims

Golf legend Phil Mickelson is pushing back against allegations he inappropriately touched a female employee at an exclusive Southern California golf club earlier this year — with his attorney saying video evidence refutes the allegations.

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What happened Phil Mickelson reveals surprise evidence in sexual misconduct claims.
The headline split One side frames it as "Sexual misconduct claim against Phil Mickelson refuted by video evidence, lawyer says". The other frames it as "Phil Mickelson reveals surprise evidence in sexual misconduct claims".
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Left / center-leftSexual misconduct claim against Phil Mickelson refuted by video evidence, lawyer says

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Right / center-rightPhil Mickelson reveals surprise evidence in sexual misconduct claims

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New York PostNews report · Jun 12, 9:12 PM

Phil Mickelson reveals surprise evidence in sexual misconduct claims

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Golf legend Phil Mickelson is pushing back against allegations he inappropriately touched a female employee at an exclusive Southern California golf club earlier this year — with his attorn...

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Los Angeles TimesNews report · Jun 12, 8:12 PM

Sexual misconduct claim against Phil Mickelson refuted by video evidence, lawyer says

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Golf star Phil Mickelson is fighting a sexual misconduct allegation from a Southern California country club employee. His lawyer says there's evidence to the contrary.

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