Censure
On August 24, 2012, The New York State Assembly Standing Committee On Ethics and Guidance concluded an investigation, made in response to allegations brought forth by two young female staffers, and unanimously found that Vito Lopez had violated The Assembly’s Sexual Harassment/ Retaliation policy.
Based on recommendations from the committee Speaker Sheldon Silver removed him as chair of the Committee on Housing, stripped him of all seniority, reduced his staff allotment, and forbid him from employing any interns or persons under the age of 21. He also censured and admonished him on behalf of the Assembly.
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