Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers
Congressional ethics panel had recommended Edwards face censure over its findings on ‘hostile work environment’
TL;DR
- Rep. Chuck Edwards announced he will not run for re-election.
- A US House of Representatives ethics committee determined Edwards fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment.
- The committee recommended Edwards face censure.
- Edwards will complete his current term, which ends in January.
- The investigation found substantial reason to believe Edwards violated House rules through special treatment of two aides, causing discomfort.
- No evidence of sexual activity was found, but behavior violated rules against sexual harassment and unwanted advances.
- Edwards acknowledged some behavior could be viewed as inappropriate but did not take responsibility for harm caused.