House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides

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Rep. Chuck Edwards was censured by the House of Representatives in a 413 to 2 vote.
A House Ethics Committee investigation found Edwards engaged in "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two former young women staffers.
The committee found no evidence of sexual activity or explicit propositions but determined his behavior violated House rules on sexual harassment and toxic workplaces.
Edwards admitted to "poor judgment" and apologized to the women and his wife, but stated "regret is not an admission of sexual harassment."
He also stated, "I do not accept the conclusion that it produced" regarding the House vote.
The investigation detailed lavish gifts, comments on appearance, one-on-one dinners and vacations, and personal notes provided to the staffers.
Edwards ended his reelection bid shortly after the report's release.
He maintained that his conduct was not sexual harassment, describing it as an "affectionate friendship" and not "sexual misconduct."

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