SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Former San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher spoke publicly on Thursday for the first time since a judge dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit against him, saying the accusations nearly destroyed his life.

During an emotional news conference, Fletcher, 47, thanked his wife, Lorena Gonzalez — a recent breast cancer survivor — for standing by him despite the allegations.

“I want to thank my wife. I love my wife deeply, more than anything in the world,” Fletcher said, holding Gonzalez’s hand. “She’s my best friend and I was foolish and I hurt her. I embarrassed her and she didn’t deserve any of it.”

The lawsuit was filed last year by Grecia Figueroa, who worked at the Metropolitan Transit System while Fletcher served as board chair. She accused him of gropin

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