The House Ethics Committee announced on Monday that it is conducting a review into allegations that Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-Calif.) may have violated the House Code of Official Conduct regarding sexual misconduct. While the committee’s initial statement was brief and did not name the accuser, the situation escalated on Wednesday when two attorneys representing a witness came forward with specific claims.

The attorneys stated that their client has provided testimony to the House Ethics Committee alleging that Representative Gomez sexually harassed and assaulted her. These claims represent a significant development in the ongoing review process. As of now, the committee has not released specific details regarding the timeline of the alleged incidents or the nature of the evidence currently under consideration. Representative Gomez has not yet issued a detailed public response to the specific allegations of assault and harassment brought forward by the attorneys. The House Ethics Committee’s investigation remains in its preliminary stages, and it is standard procedure for the committee to review such claims to determine if a formal investigation is warranted.