My(26F) partner (31M)was suspended from his job for alleged inappropriate conduct. What do I do?

As the title reads, my partner has been suspended from his job for alleged inappropriate conduct. We have been together since 2013 (8 years).

He received a phone call over the weekend saying he's been suspended as there is an ongoing investigation about inappropriate misconduct in the workplace. I'm currently experiencing a moral dilemma, especially since the only information I have is the above and his reaction to it. I'm trying to be supportive/empathetic, since he wasn't given any information. I feel like I should stand by him until I get a clearer picture (or any information). On the other hand, if there is precedent for a serious allegation I can't stand by him in support.

His reaction has been to shut down, sulk around the house, and thinking about switching jobs (we haven't even received word since the initial call). I've tried to pry into what could be, and he says he's unsure. Which I don't know to interpret it as multiple possibilities or he's willfully ignorant? I brought up "what if you actually hurt someone?" his response is the usual IDK. If I was in his position, I'd be trying to figure out what I did that could have harmed someone and make a plan to rectify the situation! He can be dense, so I wouldn't be surprised if he accidentally did something. He could be lying though. I am on the positionality that one should believe the victim, especially after "me too". However, I never thought it would be my partner of almost a decade that would be on the receiving end.

I need help. If you need clarifying questions, please ask. I never thought I'd be here... Any advice about where I should go from here? has anyone been in a similar situation? How can I gather further information?

TL:DR

I (26F) am unsure of how to be supportive to my partner (31M) of 8 years who has been accused of inappropriate conduct. I don't have information about the alleged situation. Any advice on how to be supportive until the situation becomes clear?

Submitted February 16, 2021 at 02:28PM by peach_akina https://ift.tt/3aoOFoK