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House ethics committee recommends censure of Edwards
['Lightning Reports', 'Published', 'August']
Hendersonville Lightning
House ethics committee recommends censure of EdwardsThe House Committee on Ethics is recommending the censure of U.S. Rep. Chuck Edwards for numerous instances of alleged sexual harassment, inappropriate behavior or unprofessional interactions with two young female staffers.
Related Stories"Specifically, the Committee found that Representative Edwards engaged in persistentunprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers," the committee said Monday.
Here are excerpts from the committee report:The Committee found no evidence that Representative Edwards engaged in sexual activity with or explicitly propositioned any individual under his employ.
Representative Edwards was aware, however, that his excessive attention toward the young women had led to rumors and innuendo in the office.
The Committee is concerned that the House regrettably lost two staffers because of Representative Edwards’ conduct.