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David Wu: Nancy Pelosi Wants Ethics Probe on Tiger Suit Rep

by NowPublic Staff | July 25, 2011 at 09:45 am

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David Wu Accused of Sexual Misconduct with Teenage Girl

Rep. David Wu (D-OR) was accused of having an "unwanted sexual encounter" with the teenage daughter of a campaign donor. David Wu, 56, acknowledged having an affair with the girl, but said that it was consensual.

David Wu said that, while he will not seek re-election, he will not resign over the accusation.

David Wu Tiger Suit Photo

David Wu was last in the news for appearing in a photo dressed in a tiger suit. The photo was sent to his staffers along with a bizarre email during his 2010 re-election campaign; several of his staff resigned after the incident, and expressed concern for Wu's mental health.

Reporters could not verify the young woman's age. Notes on Facebook over the past 18 months indicate she graduated from high school in 2010. California records show she registered to vote in August.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi called today for the House Ethics Committee to investigate Wu after reports that he engaged in aggressive sexual behavior with a young California woman surfaced in his hometown newspaper.

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René

at 16:33 on July 25th, 2011

What happened? is she a 'girl' scorned? Politicians should learn to be wary of being targeted by groupies, who may later try to cash in on any relationship they may have succeeded in gaining. in fact, that's usually the motive. no matter how attractive the target may be or consider himself.