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The procedure and the messages are standard for this sort of allegation. It is upsetting especially if you do not remember the actual incident, and feel insecure as a result. If yoiu think your job is at risk you may want to brief a lawyer however. The support person would not normally speak at any meeting, so it may not matter if your partner attends. So you may need to wait until the investigation is complete, and then consider if you are at risk, and if you are, brief the lawyer
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