Ethics panel says Rep. Chuck Edwards violated ‘spirit’ of sexual harassment policies, recommends censure

The House Ethics Committee released a 25-page report on Monday concluding that Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) violated the spirit of House rules regarding sexual harassment and unwanted advances toward two young staff members. Following the investigation, the bipartisan committee recommended that the chamber formally censure the congressman.

The committee's findings indicate that while the conduct did not strictly violate the letter of the law, it failed to adhere to the intended standards of the chamber's harassment policies. The recommendation for censure serves as a formal disciplinary measure in response to the reported behavior.