McConnell Says Alabama's Moore to Face Ethics Probe If He Wins
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Moore pauses while speaking during a campaign rally in Henagar, Alabama, on Nov. 27.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Roy Moore can expect to face an ethics investigation if the Republican Senate candidate wins next week’s special election in Alabama.
Moore has been dogged by accusations he initiated a sexual encounter with a 14-year-old girl and assaulted a 16-year-old, along with accounts he pursued relationships with other teenage girls, when he was in his 30s. Despite that, he remains a serious contender to win the Dec. 12 election over Democrat Doug Jones in the heavily Republican state.