House Democrat accused of sexual assault after admitting to 'consensual' encounter

House Democrat Jimmy Gomez faces a sexual assault accusation from a woman interviewed by the House Ethics Committee, disputing his consensual claim.

Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) is officially under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations of sexual misconduct, making him the latest California Democrat to face scrutiny as a series of scandals continues to roil Congress. The bipartisan Ethics Committee announced Monday that it is reviewing allegations