House Ethics Committee reviews allegations against Rep. Jimmy Gomez
The House Ethics Committee is reviewing allegations that Rep. Jimmy Gomez engaged in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer, according to the committee.
“The Committee… is reviewing allegations that Representative Jimmy Gomez may have engaged in sexual misconduct in violation of the Code of Official Conduct or any other applicable standard of conduct, including engaging in inappropriate sexual contact with a House staffer,” the committee said in a press release on Monday.
Gomez is a Democrat who represents California’s 34th Congressional District, which includes much of central Los Angeles. He has served in the House since 2017.
When CNN first reported that the committee was investigating him, Gomez acknowledged making “personal mistakes” outside his marriage but said his actions had been consensual and did not violate the law or House ethics rules. He said he would cooperate with the inquiry.
“Years ago, I made personal mistakes outside my marriage that have caused real pain to my wife and family. Although my actions were consensual in nature and haven’t violated the law or House ethics rules, that doesn’t diminish the impact that these mistakes have made on those I care about the most,” he said at the time.
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