China News Service, March 22. According to ABC, on March 21, local time, Representative Tom Reed (Tom Reed) of the Republican Party of New York State apologized to women who had previously accused him of sexual misconduct and said After the end of his term, he will not seek to run for any public office.
According to reports, the accusation against Reid is Nicolette Davis (Nicolette Davis), who accused Reid of sexually harassing her in 2017.
Currently, Davis is an army officer, and when the incident occurred in 2017, she was also a lobbyist.
At first, Reid said: "The description of my behavior is inaccurate." However, in another statement posted on the social networking site on the 21st, he apologized to Davis, saying "I am concerned about this matter. The personal description of is irrelevant."
He said in the statement: "My behavior caused her pain and showed disrespect and unprofessionalism towards her. I was wrong, I am sorry, and I will take full responsibility."
According to the report, he also said that he apologized to his wife, children, family, colleagues, supporters and people in the 23rd district.
He said that when the incident occurred, he was fighting with alcoholism, but he has been abstaining from drinking for four years.
Previously in February, Reid had stated that he was considering competing with the current Governor Cuomo for the post of Governor of New York.
However, Reid announced on March 21 that he will not run for any public office in 2022 and will completely withdraw from public office on January 2, 2023.