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Democrat Says Extramarital ‘Mistakes’ Did Not Violate House Ethics Rules

Democrat Says Extramarital ‘Mistakes’ Did Not Violate House Ethics Rules

Summary

California Democratic Congressman Jimmy Gomez said he will fully cooperate with a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Gomez admitted to personal mistakes that hurt his family but said he did not break any House rules or laws.

Key Facts

  • Congressman Jimmy Gomez is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged sexual misconduct.
  • The investigation started after reports he was seen kissing a younger aide who worked for another member of Congress.
  • Gomez said the mistakes he made were personal, consensual, and did not violate laws or House ethics rules.
  • He apologized to his wife, family, and constituents and said he is seeking professional help to repair family relationships.
  • The Ethics Committee has been investigating various members of Congress amid recent misconduct allegations.
  • Other members, such as Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales, resigned amid similar allegations.
  • The committee is focused on maintaining a workplace free of sexual misconduct within Congress.
  • Gomez chairs the Congressional Dads Caucus and was connected socially to other members facing allegations.
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