Ethics panel expands probe into GOP Rep. Farenthold of Texas
December 8, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee says it is expanding an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold of Texas.
The committee said it will investigate whether Farenthold sexually harassed a former member of his staff and retaliated against her for complaining. The committee also said the panel would review allegations that Farenthold made inappropriate statements to other members of his official staff.
Lauren Greene is a former communications director in the congressman's office. She alleged in a 2014 federal lawsuit that she was sexuall...
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