Reps. Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales resign from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations, avoiding expulsion votes. Their departures end House Ethics investigations but legal probes continue.
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The House Ethics Committee has launched an investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Swalwell denies the claims and recently ended his California gubernatorial campaign amid growing calls for his resignation or expulsion from Congress.
The House Ethics Committee released a report on Thursday concluding that Rep. George Santos (R-NY) violated federal criminal laws, including using campaign funds for personal purposes and filing false campaign reports. The report found a "complex web of unlawful activity" and noted that Santos did not cooperate with the investigation. The Committee is recommending that the results of its probe be referred to the Justice Department for review and potential criminal charges.