Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, recently revealed he paid $50,000 to a woman who accused him of sexual assault. The payment was part of a non-disclosure agreement, according to documents obtained by CNN.

Hegseth shared this detail in response to a question from Senator Elizabeth Warren during his Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. He has consistently denied the allegations, calling them a “nuisance claim” and stating the settlement was made to avoid further damage to his career as a Fox News host. The incident in question reportedly took place in 2017 in Monterey, California, but no charges were filed.

The $50,000 figure, first reported by The Associated Press, was previously undisclosed until Hegseth’s recent testimony. His attorney, Tim Parlatore, reiterated that the claims were false, describing the settlement as a way to avoid costly legal battles.

Despite the controversy, Hegseth is on track to be confirmed by the Senate after narrowly passing a key procedural vote. Two Republican senators, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, voted against his nomination, citing concerns about his character and qualifications.

This story is still developing, and updates are expected.