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Rep. Jimmy Gomez faces House Ethics probe over sexual misconduct allegations
The House Ethics Committee has formally opened an investigation into Democratic Representative Jimmy Gomez of California regarding allegations of sexual misconduct. The bipartisan probe is reviewing whether Gomez violated the Code of Official Conduct, specifically focusing on allegations of “inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.”
The investigation follows reports that Gomez was seen kissing a much younger congressional aide at a 2023 gathering. While Gomez initially denied the accounts through a spokesperson, he later admitted in June to making “personal mistakes outside my marriage” that caused pain to his family. He maintained that the actions were consensual and did not violate House rules or laws.
The committee, led by Chairman Michael Guest and Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier, noted that the existence of an inquiry does not itself indicate that a violation occurred. If the allegations are substantiated, the committee has the authority to recommend reprimand, censure, removal, or referral to the U.S. Department of Justice.
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Angela Gonzales-Torres · California · House Ethics Committee · Jimmy Gomez · Mark DeSaulnier · Michael Guest · New York Post · U.S. House of Representatives
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Representative Jimmy Gomez admitted to making personal mistakes outside of his marriage that caused pain to his family. opslens.com · dailycaller.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The investigation includes reviewing potential violations of clause 18(b) regarding inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer. opslens.com · dailycaller.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The allegations involve Gomez kissing a much younger aide in August 2023. opslens.com · dailycaller.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Gomez maintains that his actions were consensual and did not violate the law or House ethics rules. opslens.com · dailycaller.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The House Ethics Committee has opened a formal investigation into Representative Jimmy Gomez regarding allegations of sexual misconduct. opslens.com · dailycaller.com · nypost.com