Tag: Political ethics
Sexual misconduct claims push 4 lawmakers from office
An Idaho lawmaker was accused of raping an intern; a Missouri lawmaker of abusing his children. In North Dakota and Oregon, a pair lawmakers...
Ethics hearing: Idaho lawmaker accused of rape pleads Fifth
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern refused to answer some questions during a legislative ethics hearing Wednesday...
Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern was previously warned against hitting on women who work at the...
Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho lawmaker facing rape allegations from a 19-year-old intern was previously warned against hitting on women who work at the...
Intern must publicly testify on rape claim against lawmaker
BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho legislative ethics committee will force a 19-year-old intern who says she was raped by a lawmaker to publicly testify...
Ex Puerto Rico justice secretary charged in government probe
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Authorities charged a former Puerto Rico justice secretary with ethical violations and obstruction of justice Monday in a case...
Supporters of lawmaker in rape complaint name his accuser
BOISE, Idaho — When rape allegations surfaced against a Republican state lawmaker in deep-red Idaho, some rushed to support him — in part by...
Missouri House delays lawmaker resignation to finish review
COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Missouri House on Thursday refused to accept a lawmaker's resignation so the Ethics Committee can fully investigate allegations that he...
Ethics panel affirms Rep. Gohmert fine over metal detector
WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee upheld a $5,000 fine against Rep. Louie Gohmert on Tuesday after he was accused of failing to submit...
Arkansas governor signs medical conscience objections law
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday signed into law legislation allowing doctors to refuse to treat someone because of religious...