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The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct towards two young female staffers."
NPR – Politics The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.
NPR – Politics Republican congressman was investigated for untoward and inappropriate advances toward two female staffers The US House of Representatives ethics committee on Monday recommended that Chuck Edwards, a Republican congressman, face censure after determining he “fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment” by giving gifts and lavishing attention on two young female staffers. The bipartisan panel…
NYTimes – US The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.
The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing the findings of an investigation into GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards, concluding that there is "substantial reason to believe" he violated House rules.
NPR – Politics The Trump administration accuses the former FBI director of leaking classified information a decade ago. Comey denies wrongdoing, while his lawyers argue the case is legally invalid and comes too late.
Sky News – Front Page The Trump administration has brought criminal charges against former FBI Director James Comey for the third time, accusing him of disclosing classified information. The case involves allegations that Comey authorized a disclosure to The New York Times. His lawyers dismissed the prosecution as invalid and outside the time limit. The administration reportedly bypassed a grand jury in bringing the charges.
Walter Koenig, the actor best known for playing Ensign Pavel Chekov on the original "Star Trek" television series and in several films, has died at age 90. His representative confirmed he died at his home in North Hollywood. Former co-star George Takei mourned his death in a Facebook post on Monday.
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