Democratic leaders have called for an ethics inquiry into actions by a New York congressman who admitted sending flirtatious photos of himself to women.
Congressman Anthony Weiner on Monday admitted “inappropriate” communications but said he would not resign.
The married Democrat admitted sending a shot of his crotch to an admirer.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House ethics committee should examine whether he used “official resources” in the matter or broke other ethics rules.
“I am deeply disappointed and saddened about this situation; for Anthony’s wife, Huma, his family, his staff and his constituents,” Ms Pelosi said in a statement released on Monday night.
