Rep. Jimmy Gomez accused of sexual assault in witness testimony to Ethics Committee

Published August 19, 2026 7:52pm ET



A woman accused Rep. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA) of sexual assault as the California Democrat becomes the latest member of Congress to become embroiled in personal scandals.

The woman is cooperating with the House Ethics Committee’s investigation into Gomez, according to her lawyers, Lisa Banks and Sarah Nesbitt. The committee announced an investigation into whether Gomez is guilty of sexual misconduct, including with a House staffer, on Monday.

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