Former Volunteer Accuses Rep. George Santos of Sexual Harassment, Requests Investigation

A former volunteer in the office of Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., has accused the freshman congressman of sexual harassment and requested an investigation into the alleged incident.

Derek Myers, who had been offered a job in Santos’ office, said in a letter to the House Ethics Committee that Santos touched his groin during a private encounter in his office on January 25. Myers said he declined the alleged advance and promptly left Santos’ office.

Myers also said he was later denied employment in Santos’ office and requested an investigation into the alleged incident of sexual harassment as well as if correct procedure was followed pertaining to his work as a volunteer in Santos’ office.

Myers filed a police report and House ethics complaint in addition to the letter posted to Twitter on Friday.

Santos, who has been accused of fabricating key parts of his resume, has yet to comment on the allegations. The House Ethics Committee has not yet responded to the complaint. It is unclear if an investigation will be opened.