Capitol Police won’t press charges in Congress gay sex tape scandal
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
1:09 PM – Thursday, February 1, 2024
The U.S. Capitol Police Will Not File Charges in Controversial Senate Room Incident
The U.S. Capitol Police (USCP) announced on Thursday that they will not file charges against the two men who had recorded themselves inappropriately engaging in homosexual intercourse in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room last December.
“After consulting with federal and local prosecutors, as well as doing a comprehensive investigation and review of possible charges, it was determined that, despite a likely violation of Congressional policy, there is currently no evidence that a crime was committed,” USCP said in a statement.
Sen. Ben Cardin’s (D-Md.) aide Aidan Maese-Czeropski, who was dismissed after a video of the gay tryst went viral on social media, has been named as one of the males involved. However, the other man in the video still remains a mystery. Police have not disclosed the second man involved.
Capitol police claim that Maese-Czeropski used his Fifth Amendment protection against self-incrimination during the course of the inquiry.
“The two people of interest were not cooperative, nor were the elements of any of the possible crimes met,” the statement added. “Our investigators are willing to review new evidence should any come to light.”
After news first surfaced, many were bothered by the vague and somewhat “lazy” statement by Capitol police, and social media users expressed their grievances.
The Spectator outlet was the first to report on the eight-second recorded sexual activity that later went viral online. The filmed video took place in the same chamber where lawmakers typically question potential justices for the Supreme Court.
D.C. law prohibits “a person, in public, to make an obscene or indecent exposure of his or her genitalia or anus, to engage in masturbation, or to engage in a sexual act.”
The lewd video seems to have been filmed close to a senatorial meeting spot. Shortly before it was released, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) sat in the same vicinity for a markup.
“This has been a difficult time for me, as I have been attacked for who I love to pursue a political agenda. While some of my actions in the past have shown poor judgment [sic], I love my job and would never disrespect my workplace,” the staffer wrote on LinkedIn last year.
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How does the USCP’s decision not to press charges in the Senate room incident impact the integrity of the Senate?
And I am committed to serving the American people,” said Maese-Czeropski in a statement. “I am grateful that the U.S. Capitol Police have determined that no crime was committed, and I am now focused on moving forward and continuing my work on behalf of Senator Cardin and his constituents.”
Despite the lack of criminal charges, Maese-Czeropski’s actions have sparked controversy and led to his dismissal from Senator Cardin’s office. The incident has raised questions about the behavior and professionalism of staff members working in the Senate.
Some critics argue that the USCP’s decision not to press charges sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the integrity of the Senate. They believe that engaging in sexual activities in a federal building, particularly one where important legislative business takes place, is a serious breach of decorum and should not be taken lightly.
Others, however, argue that this incident should be treated as a private matter between consenting adults and that it is not the role of law enforcement to intervene in consensual sexual activities. They argue that as long as the actions did not violate any laws or harm anyone else, it should be considered a personal matter rather than a criminal offense.
Regardless of one’s stance on the matter, it is clear that this incident has brought attention to the need for clearer guidelines and policies regarding employee conduct in federal buildings. Lawmakers may want to consider reviewing and strengthening existing policies to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future and to better uphold the dignity and professionalism of the Senate.
As for Maese-Czeropski, the incident will likely have lasting consequences for his career. Despite the lack of criminal charges, the controversy surrounding the incident and his subsequent dismissal from Senator Cardin’s office will undoubtedly impact his reputation and future employment prospects.
In conclusion, the U.S. Capitol Police’s decision not to file charges in the controversial Senate room incident has sparked debate and raised questions about employee conduct and the integrity of the Senate. While the lack of criminal charges may disappoint some, others argue that this incident should be treated as a private matter between consenting adults. Moving forward, there is a need for clearer guidelines and policies to ensure the professionalism and dignity of federal employees working in important government buildings.
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