The House Ethics Committee launched an investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) over sexual misconduct allegations, making him the latest member to face investigation as scandal roils Capitol Hill. Gomez is under investigation for allegedly kissing a congressional aide outside of a party in Washington.The House Ethics Committee told CNN they had begun the early stages of an investigation after an April New York Post story alleged the congressman was seen kissing the aide. Gomez, who faces a primary from Justice Democrats-backed Angela Gonzales-Torres in Tuesday’s primary, said he did not violate any House ethics laws but acknowledged he had made mistakes in his marriage.“Years ago, I made personal mistakes outside my marriage that have caused real pain to my wife and family. Although my actions were consensual in nature and haven’t violated the law or House ethics rules, that doesn’t diminish the impact that these mistakes have made on those I care about the most,” Gomez said in a statement to CNN.
“I take full responsibility and have committed myself to working through the pain privately with my wife and family,” he said. “I sought professional assistance to help re-center and heal the relationships that mean everything to me, and move forward with the honesty, transparency, and respect that everyone deserves from the people they love. I continue to do this work.”
