Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirmed that Rep. George Santos is under investigation by House Ethics Committee after sexual harassment claims by a former aide were made public.
What did Derek Myers do for George Santos?
Myers worked in Santos' D.C. office starting Jan. 24, according to the ethics complaint. His duties included"answering phones, reading mail, corresponding, and writing to constituents, among other tasks." He said his title was"volunteer" until hiring paperwork could be completed. Myers wrote that on Jan. 25, the day after he started working as a volunteer, Santos hit on him.
Santos put his leg on Myers' left leg and said,"Hey buddy, we're going to karaoke tonight. Would you like to go?" When Myers declined, Santos"proceeded to take his hand and move it down my leg into my inner-thigh and proceeded to touch my groin." Myers pushed Santos' hand away and proceeded to discuss constituent correspondence. The lies New York Republican George Santos has told
New York Republican George Santos is under fire for embellishing his personal background. Now, his lies are turning into potential legal battles.Myers said he was called into the Congressman's office on Jan. 30 and asked about his background as a journalist, including"matters that had already been disclosed in my conversations with hiring managers.
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