A lawyer representing a convicted sex offender has blasted a House subcommittee’s inquiry as a “fishing expedition,” arguing that the investigation lacks substantive evidence and merely seeks to embarrass the defendant. The subcommittee, which has been probing the former offender’s background and alleged misconduct, is now facing calls from a member of Congress to file contempt charges against the lawyer for allegedly obstructing the probe. The dispute highlights growing tensions over how aggressively lawmakers pursue high‑profile criminal cases and raises questions about the balance between due process and congressional oversight.
Lawyer accuses House panel investigating sex offender of 'fishing expedition' as lawmaker calls for contempt charges.
