Women Accuse Lesbian Politician of ‘Unwanted Sexual Advances’ in Shocking New Investigation

Fresh controversy is putting two Democrats under an uncomfortable spotlight, as newly resurfaced ethics concerns involving longtime North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams collide with explosive sexual harassment allegations aimed at a Utah congressional candidate.

The latest wave of accusations comes as Democrats continue grappling with internal accountability battles at a moment when the party is already under pressure to prove it can police its own ranks. This time, the focus has turned to Adams, a veteran lawmaker who has served in Congress since 2014, and Eva López Chávez, a rising political figure in Utah now facing deeply personal allegations from four women.

According to reports, the House Ethics Committee previously examined claims that Adams had pursued an “inappropriate relationship” with a staff member, allegations that first surfaced in 2022.

The complaint was reportedly filed by a high-ranking staffer who accused Adams of becoming “extremely close” with another employee, Sandra Brown, in a way that allegedly created a hostile work environment inside her office. The matter appears to have raised enough concern that several former aides were interviewed over the course of roughly nine months as investigators looked into what happened.

Part of that scrutiny reportedly centered on Brown’s self-published novel, BossLady: The Legend of Sydney Donovan Begins, which she wrote under the pen name SaVette Brown. The book allegedly drew interest because one source claimed it was loosely based on Brown’s own life, prompting questions from investigators about whether it reflected real-life dynamics tied to Adams’ office.

In the end, Adams was cleared of wrongdoing.

A spokesperson for the congresswoman said the Ethics Committee closed the matter after finding no violation of House rules and, most importantly, no inappropriate or improper relationship. Still, the committee reportedly advised Adams to make sure no staff member received preferential treatment, whether real or perceived, and to ensure employees understood they could raise concerns without fear of retaliation.

Even without a formal finding of wrongdoing, the episode adds to broader concerns about workplace culture, power, and transparency in political offices where staffers often have little room to push back.

Utah Candidate Hit With Harassment Allegations

At the same time, an entirely separate storm is unfolding in Utah, where congressional hopeful Eva López Chávez has been accused by four women of making unwanted sexual advances.

Three of the women reportedly work with López Chávez on the Salt Lake City council, making the allegations especially serious as they touch on both personal conduct and professional boundaries.

One of the women, Victoria Petro, alleged that at a party in September 2022, López Chávez pressed her against a wall and made an explicit comment about men and women, according to reporting from the Salt Lake Tribune.

Utah state Sen. Jennifer Plumb also described a troubling encounter, claiming López Chávez pushed her against a wall and questioned whether she was sure she was not attracted to women. Plumb said she no longer feels comfortable seeing such behavior brushed aside, adding that she would not accept it if it happened to her daughter, her mother, or her closest friends.

Another accuser, Maggie Regier, similarly alleged that López Chávez pushed her against a wall. Regier said that if someone wants to run for Congress, they should be held to a clear behavioral standard, especially if they expect others in politics to be held to one as well.

A fourth woman, Utah state Rep. Hoang Nguyen, described an encounter she said happened in 2022 while she was giving López Chávez a ride to her vehicle. Nguyen alleged that López Chávez asked her to pull over, then climbed on top of her, leaned over her, and held her shoulders down while demanding a kiss. Nguyen said she gave her a peck just to get her off.

López Chávez has denied all wrongdoing. Her attorney, Greg Skordas, said she is prepared to fight the accusations in any forum and would even submit to a polygraph test if asked.

Taken together, the two cases are very different, but they land at a politically sensitive time. For Democrats who have long argued that workplace misconduct and abuses of power must be taken seriously no matter who is accused, these allegations present another difficult test.

In Adams’ case, the official investigation ended without disciplinary action. In López Chávez’s case, the accusations remain denied but unresolved in the public eye. Still, both stories are likely to intensify questions about whether the party is applying the same standards internally that it demands everywhere else.

For a party that often frames itself as standing for workplace dignity, women’s safety, and institutional accountability, even allegations alone can carry enormous political weight.