Chuck Edwards, a Republican lawmaker from North Carolina, is currently under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct with a former aide, as reported by NOTUS. The House Ethics Committee is probing the matter, which involves a long-term affair with his former deputy chief of staff, who was hired in 2021. The affair reportedly became common knowledge among staff members. Edwards, who has been married to Teresa Edwards since 1980, issued a statement welcoming the investigation, suggesting that the allegations may stem from political motives. The couple has faced personal tragedy with the loss of their son, Chris, to suicide. They have a daughter, Kim, who works as a medical assistant in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Teresa is not only Edwards' wife but also his business partner, having recently taken action to ban a protester from their McDonald's restaurants following a demonstration. The situation adds to a growing list of sexual misconduct allegations affecting lawmakers, including recent resignations by Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales.