The House Ethics Committee is investigating California Democrat Jimmy Gomez following allegations of sexual misconduct. The committee announced Monday it is reviewing claims that Gomez “may have engaged in sexual misconduct in violation of the Code of Official Conduct or any other applicable standard of conduct, including engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.”
Representative Gomez has acknowledged “personal mistakes” outside of his marriage, but maintains that any actions were consensual and did not violate House Ethics rules. NPR reports Gomez’s assertion that his actions were consensual. The House Ethics Committee’s statement does not detail the nature of the allegations beyond stating they involve inappropriate sexual contact.
No right-leaning outlets reported on the investigation at the time of this report. Left and center sources uniformly report the initiation of the investigation and Gomez’s response, though they differ in emphasis. While NPR highlights Gomez’s claim of consensual behavior, other sources focus primarily on the committee’s announcement and the nature of the allegations. The investigation is ongoing, and its outcome remains unresolved.
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