RFK Jr. may need to apologize to past women for alleged sexual assault: 'Had a very rambunctious life'

Kennedy Jr. acknowledged that he may need to offer apologies to more women from his past after a babysitter accused him of sexual assault. He admitted that the possibility of additional women coming forward is high due to his past lifestyle.

In early July, Vanity Fair reported that Eliza Cooney, who worked for the Kennedy family when she was young, claimed that Kennedy groped her forcefully in the late 1990s.

After the report was published, Kennedy sent a text message to Cooney expressing his apologies, as reported by The Washington Post.

Kennedy stated during a sit-down interview with CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett that his correspondence with Cooney was private and not intended for public consumption.

Kennedy stated that he lacked recollection of the alleged attack and considered it "uncharacteristic" of him.

Kennedy stated, "Human interactions are complex, with individuals interpreting them differently. If I unintentionally caused harm to someone, I will take responsibility and make amends."

He emphasized that he did not want to make any public statements regarding Cooney's allegation, but he did not want anyone to feel that he had acted insensitively or inappropriately.

Kennedy was asked by Garrett if he would need to make more apologies in the future.

""I'm 70 years old and had a very rambunctious life," Kennedy replied."

Kennedy, who departed from the party his family once governed after it thwarted his attempt to challenge President Biden in the primaries, stated that the race for the presidency is a "two-man contest" and only he can vanquish former President Donald Trump following Biden's hasty withdrawal.

Kennedy's campaign as an independent has gained traction, with some polls showing him in double-digits, as he advocates for "corporate capture," affordability crisis, and "forever wars," according to his website.

In a three-way race with Trump and Biden, Kennedy received 10% of the general electoral vote, according to a Planet Chronicle Poll from July.

Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to the Kennedy campaign for comment.

Planet Chronicle' Jasmine Baehr contributed to this report.