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Senate Ethics Committee dismisses complaint against Gallego : NPR
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Key Points:
- The Senate Ethics Committee dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego concerning campaign finance violations and potential sexual misconduct, finding no evidence of wrongdoing.
- The complaint was filed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna in April, but the committee's investigation concluded Gallego did not violate federal law, Senate rules, or standards of conduct.
- Gallego called the allegations "right-wing conspiracies" and demanded an apology from Luna for what he described as weaponizing the ethics process.
- The allegations surfaced in the context of Rep. Eric Swalwell's resignation amid sexual misconduct claims, with Gallego acknowledging his close friendship with Swalwell may have clouded his judgment.
- Despite the dismissal, Luna maintained her stance on social media, asserting the allegations are not conspiracies and hinting at forthcoming evidence.
