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House Ethics Committee Investigating GOP Rep. Tom Reed Over Sexual Misconduct Allegation

Eric Quintanar
House Ethics Committee Investigating GOP Rep. Tom Reed Over Sexual Misconduct Allegation
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The House of Representatives Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Republican Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY), who was accused of sexual misconduct by a former lobbyist last month, the committee’s leadership announced Friday afternoon.

The Committee is aware of public allegations that Representative Tom Reed may have engaged in sexual misconduct, in violation of House Rules, laws, or other standards of conduct. The Committee, pursuant to Committee Rule 18(a), has begun an investigation and will gather additional information regarding the allegations.

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