The House Ethics Committee announced Thursday that it has launched an investigation into allegations that Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-NC., fostered or created a hostile work environment. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo
May 15 (UPI) -- The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Chuck Edwards over allegations of creating a hostile work environment and engaging in sexual harassment.
Little information about the probe was made public.
In a brief statement issued Thursday, the committee said it was "reviewing allegations that Representative Chuck Edwards may have created or fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment in violation of the Code of Official Conduct or any other applicable standard of conduct."
The committee said that its investigation and public disclosure do not indicate a violation has occurred.
