Sexual Misconduct
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Washington ExaminerRepublican Representative Tony Gonzales Announces Resignation from Congress Amid Affair Admission
Republican Representative Tony Gonzales from Texas announced his resignation from Congress on Monday, following his admission of an extramarital affair with a staffer who later died by suicide. The decision comes amid threats of expulsion from his colleagues. Gonzales plans to fi…
Architect of the Capitol / Wikimedia (Public Domain)Congressman Eric Swalwell Resigns from House Seat
U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell has resigned from Congress following allegations of sexual misconduct denied by him and scrutiny over past controversies. The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office opened a sex assault probe into the allegations. Additional complaints involve labo…
Nbc NewsRep. Tony Gonzales Announces Retirement from Congress Amid Ethics Probe Over Staffer Relationship
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, announced on Monday that he will retire from Congress following a House Ethics Committee probe into his relationship with a former staffer who died by suicide. The announcement follows his decision last month to drop his re-election bid. Separately, R…
washingtontimes.comHouse Ethics Committee Opens Investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The House Committee on Ethics announced an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell on April 13, 2026, regarding accusations of sexual misconduct, including toward subordinates. Swalwell, a California Democrat, suspended his gubernatorial bid amid the allegations. The probe will exa…