Controversy continues to swirl around the state’s Republican Party Chair. Jennifer Carnahan denies any wrongdoing after friend and party donor Anton Lazzaro was indicted last week for sex trafficking. State Senator Roger Chamberlain of Lino Lakes is among the Republicans calling for Carnahan to step down. Chamberlain says Carnahan “crossed the line. I want nothing to do with a party that’s failed to address these allegations of sexual harassment, assault, of intimidation and bullying, this is not an organization that anybody should trust.” Chamberlain says in order for the party to move forward “we need an organization we can trust and is transparent and accountable and that is not where we’re at with this party right now, it is sad to say the least, to see the condition of the party.” Carnahan says she won’t resign and it will be up to party activists to remove her. Carnahan has not responded to several requests for comment. Here’s more with Senator Chamberlain: