The investigation details his interactions with two young female staffers, including showering them with “lavish and recurrent gifts,” including jewelry totaling over $1,000, designer purses, guns, shoes, flowers, a laptop and cell phone, KitchenAid mixer, vacations and one-on-one-dinners.
The report also found that the congressman made comments regarding these staffers’ appearances, invited them to intimate dinners and vacations, and sent them notes “regarding his effusive affection.”
The report said both women attempted to communicate their discomfort with their boss’s behavior, and that ultimately, a senior staffer spoke to Edwards on their behalf.
That staffer testified that Edwards, 65, said she “didn’t understand the unique relationship” he had with them.
He thought that If the leaders of his political party can openly get away with it and are celebrated for it, why can’t he?
