Rep. Chuck Edwards files complaint against House Ethics
Summary
Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina filed a complaint against the leaders of the House Ethics Committee, accusing them of violating their own rules in handling an investigation into his behavior. This happens two weeks after the House voted overwhelmingly to censure him for sexual harassment and creating a hostile workplace.Key Facts
- Rep. Chuck Edwards filed a complaint against Ethics Chair Michael Guest and ranking member Mark DeSaulnier.
- Edwards was censured by the House in a 413-2 vote for sexual harassment and hostile workplace violations.
- Edwards claims the Ethics Committee did not follow its own rules during the investigation.
- The committee says Edwards agreed to waive some procedural steps after seeing a draft report.
- Ethics findings included gifts like jewelry, purses, guns, and tickets to events given by Edwards to two young female staffers.
- Edwards apologized to his wife, family, and the women involved but denies breaking House rules.
- Reports mentioned personal letters, outings, and gifts were part of the harassment evidence.
- The Ethics Committee has not commented on Edwards' complaint; DeSaulnier said he believes the process was proper.
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