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House Ethics investigates sexual harassment claims against Chuck Edwards
Key takeaways
- The committee said in a statement that it is reviewing allegations that Edwards may have created or fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment, in violation of the House s code of conduct.
- The announcement noted that this notification about the investigation does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred.
- Edwards responded to the news in a statement provided by his office to The Hill on Thursday afternoon.
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Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.).
The committee said in a statement that it is reviewing allegations that Edwards may have created or fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment, in violation of the House s code of conduct.
The announcement noted that this notification about the investigation does not itself indicate that any violation has occurred.
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