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Ethics Complaint against Rep. Bob Etheridge Filed by Judicial Watch
ByJudicial Watch has just announced their filing of an ethics complaint against Rep. Bob Etheridge after his alleged assaulting of a college student who simply asked, “Do you fully support the Obama agenda?”.
Judicial Watch‘s complaint, filed on June 18, 2010, states:
It is essential that the House hold Congressman Bob Etheridge to the high standards of behavior expected of a Member of the House. Congressman Etheridge acted out in a violent and threatening manner in response to an unremarkable inquiry by a member of the public. The public confidence in Congress has been diminished as a result.
The complaint goes on to state:
Due to his personal actions, Congressman Etheridge has brought dishonor to the U.S. House of Representatives. Further, Congressman Etheridge could face criminal sanctions for assault under the laws of the District of Columbia, which state in relevant part:
(1) Whoever unlawfully assaults, or threatens another in a menacing manner, shall be fined not more than $1,000 or be imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both.
More specifically, House Rule 23, clause 1, states:
A Member, Delegate, Resident Commissioner, officer or employee of the House shall conduct himself at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House.
While what the Congressman did was a serious violation of House Rules and the laws of the District of Columbia, I have come out and fairly commended the Congressman for televised public apology without the use of excuses. This does not take away my belief that he, as should I, be held accountable for his wrongful actions as a United States Congressman.
The video that was originally reported on Breitbart.tv can be seen in the YouTube video below:
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