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House Ethics investigation of Rep. Jimmy Gomez

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The House Ethics Committee has launched a bipartisan investigation into Democratic Representative Jimmy Gomez of California regarding allegations of sexual misconduct. The probe is reviewing whether Gomez violated the Code of Official Conduct, specifically focusing on allegations of “inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer.” Gomez has acknowledged making “personal mistakes outside my marriage” but has maintained that his actions were “consensual in nature” and did not violate House rules or the law. However, legal counsel for one of the ~~accusers has~~ accusers, attorneys Lisa Banks and Sarah Nesbitt, issued a statement contradicting Gomez’s account. ~~The attorneys~~ They asserted that their client informed the committee that the actions were not consensual and involved “sexual harassment and assault.” As the investigation continues, Gomez has informed members of the Congressional Dads Caucus that he will not seek another term as its chairman. This decision follows reports that Representative Jake Auchincloss left the caucus due to the ongoing probe. While some caucus members, including Representative Johnny Olszewski, have expressed support for Gomez stepping down pending the results of the ethics inquiry, a leadership transition is not expected until after the November elections. The ~~committee~~ committee, led by Chairman Michael Guest and Ranking Member Mark DeSaulnier, noted that the existence of the inquiry does not itself indicate that a violation occurred. If allegations are substantiated, the committee may recommend reprimand, censure, removal, or a referral to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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