Representative David Wu (D-OR)

Under Investigation by: The House Ethics Committee.

Under Investigation for: On July 22, 2011, the Oregonian newspaper reported that a teenager had accused Rep. Wu of initiating unwanted sexual contact with her in November 2010. Rep. Wu admitted to his aides that an encounter took place, but said the contact was consensual. The woman is the daughter of Rep. Wu’s close friend and campaign donor. In response to the report, Rep. Wu said, “This is very serious, and I have absolutely no desire to bring unwanted publicity, attention, or stress to a young woman and her family.” Public officials in Oregon called on Rep. Wu to resign immediately.

Status: On July 25, 2011, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) asked the House Ethics Committee to investigate the accusations against Rep. Wu. On August 3, 2011, Rep. Wu resigned from Congress effective immediately, depriving the House Ethics Committee of jurisdiction and effectively ending its investigation.