Senate Ethics Committee Releases Ensign Investigation
"The United States Senate Select Committee on Ethics ( SSCE or Committee ), assisted by Special Counsel, conducted a Preliminary Inquiry into certain conduct of Senator John E. Ensign. The scope of the Preliminary Inquiry included an examination into allegations that Senator Ensign violated Senate rules and federal law, including provisions of the criminal code, and/or engaged in conduct that reflecting discredit upon the United States Senate regarding the termination of Doug Hampton s Senate employment, Mr. Hampton s post-employment contacts with the Senate, and payments made to the Hamptons, and any other matters as the Committee may direct."
- Special Counsel's Report of the Preliminary Inquiry
- Referral Letter to the Department of Justice
- Referral Letter to the Federal Election Committee
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