Since he was elected to Congress in 2010, Reed has cast himself as a champion of women’s rights. “In reflection, my personal depiction of this event is irrelevant. “I am now approaching four years of that personal lifelong journey of recovery,” he said in the statement. After learning of Reed’s apology, Davis said: “I am grateful for Congressman Reed’s reflection on his actions. Because of concern about possible repercussions for her fledgling career, Davis decided in 2017 not to report the matter to the House Ethics Committee.

Source: Washington Post March 22, 2021 01:52 UTC