Ethics panel says Rep. Chuck Edwards violated ‘spirit’ of sexual harassment policies, recommends censure
The House Ethics Committee on Monday announced that it had found Rep. Chuck Edwards's (R-N.C.) conduct with two young staff members had violated “the spirit” of the chamber’s rules against sexual harassment and unwanted advances and recommended he be formally censured by the full House. Edwards, who is married, had engaged in “highly unprofessional” conduct...
The House Ethics Committee has found that Representative Chuck Edwards, a Republican from North Carolina, violated the spirit of the chamber's rules against sexual harassment and unwanted advances. According to CBS News, Edwards engaged in "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" towards two young female staffers.
The committee's report states that Edwards provided the women with lavish and recurrent gifts, made comments regarding their appearance and dress, and invited them to intimate dinners. While Edwards denies that his conduct was sexual or romantic, the panel concluded that a reasonable observer would interpret his behavior as such.
The Ethics Committee has recommended that the House formally censure Edwards for his conduct. CBS News reports that the House is set to return from recess late this month, at which point it will consider the committee's recommendation. The committee will bring a privileged resolution before the chamber.
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