Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers
by Guardian staff from US news | The Guardian on (#77FPF)
Congressional ethics panel had recommended Edwards face censure over its findings on hostile work environment'
Chuck Edwards announced he would not run for re-election after the US House of Representatives ethics committee determined the US congressman fostered a hostile work environment and engaged in sexual harassment" by giving gifts and lavishing attention on two young female staffers.
Edwards, a Republican for North Carolina, said he would complete his current term, which is due to end in January.
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