Jimmy Gomez accused of sexual assault in witness testimony to ethics panel
A woman accused Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) of sexual assault as the California Democrat becomes the latest member of Congress to become embroiled in personal scandals.
TL;DR
- A woman accused Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) of sexual assault.
- The woman is cooperating with the House Ethics Committee's investigation into Gomez.
- The committee is investigating Gomez for sexual misconduct, potentially with a House staffer.
- The woman's lawyers released a statement rebutting Gomez's claims of consensual encounters outside his marriage.
- Their client reportedly spoke to the committee about her experience of sexual harassment and assault by Representative Jimmy Gomez.