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A woman has accused California Democrat Rep. Jimmy Gomez of sexual assault and harassment; Gomez denies wrongdoing. The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into whether he violated conduct rules, including inappropriate contact with a staffer, though the probe is not proof of misconduct. The case comes amid a wave of ethics inquiries and resignations on Capitol Hill as the midterm elections approach.
Lawyers for a woman who spoke with the House Ethics Committee say Rep. Jimmy Gomez’s interactions with their client were not consensual, challenging Gomez’s claim that past extramarital conduct was consensual. The Ethics Committee is examining allegations of sexual harassment and assault, including inappropriate contact with a staffer, while Gomez has said his past infidelity did not violate laws or House rules. The piece notes ongoing efforts on Capitol Hill to overhaul ethics rules to prohibit relationships between lawmakers and staff and to expedite investigations.
The House Ethics Committee said it is reviewing allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez may have violated the Code of Official Conduct, including inappropriate contact with a staffer. Gomez, who is married, says his actions were personal mistakes, consensual, and not illegal, and he will cooperate with the review. The committee stressed that launching an investigation and public disclosure do not by themselves prove violations. The probe follows a year of ethics scrutiny involving several other lawmakers.