Senate Ethics Committee Opens Inquiry Into Al Franken Allegations

The Senate Ethics Committee announced Thursday that it will probe accusations of sexual misconduct against Sen. Al Franken  (D-Minn.).

Six women have come forward with allegations that include forceful kissing and unwanted touching.

“While the committee does not generally comment on pending matters or matters that may come before it, in this instance, the committee is publicly confirming that it has opened a preliminary inquiry into Senator Franken’s alleged misconduct,” the committee said in a statement .

Franken has apologized for his behavior and said that he would cooperate in a potential ethics investigation.