House Ethics Panel Defends Handling of Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Eric Swalwell resigned his House seat after facing Ethics Committee scrutiny over allegations of sexual assault, which he denies.
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Published Apr 20, 2026
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The House Ethics Committee issued a rare statement defending its process for investigating sexual misconduct while admitting structural flaws that allow lawmakers to avoid accountability by resigning before probes conclude.
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