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The House Ethics Committee announced the launch of an investigative subcommittee to look into Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) amid allegations of sexual misconduct and breaking campaign finance laws.
From the committee’s Thursday statement:
The Committee unanimously voted on February 28, 2023, to establish an Investigative Subcommittee. Pursuant to the Committee’s action, the Investigative Subcommittee shall have jurisdiction to determine whether Representative George Santos may have: engaged in unlawful activity with respect to his 2022 congressional campaign; failed to properly disclose required information on statements filed with the House; violated federal conflict of interest laws in connection with his role in a firm providing fiduciary services; and/or engaged in sexual misconduct towards an individual seeking employment in his congressional office.
Santos has been under months of public scrutiny for the vast number of lies, embellishments, and accusations raised against his biography and finances. Santos has resisted calls for his resignation despite being an admitted liar, but numerous questions continue to swirl about his personal wealth, and he faces a Justice Department probe over his Congressional campaign funds.
Santos is also being accused of sexual harassment by a former aide who was working towards a formal job in his Congressional office, but has come forth with accusations that the congressman inappropriately touched and came onto him.
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