Fox News host Pete Hegseth, who’s been tapped by Donald Trump to be the next defense secretary, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault, his attorney confirmed.

Hegseth paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit, according to his lawyer.

Pete Hegseth, former Fox News host and military veteran, has been appointed Secretary of Defense by President-elect Donald Trump, bringing a mix of conservative advocacy, military service, and a controversial personal life to the role.