The president of the Congressional Ethics Commission, Álex Paredes, reported that, next week, they will hold an extraordinary session to evaluate whether to initiate a preliminary investigation against the Congressman José Jerí for alleged sexual violation committed in December 2024.
Likewise, Paredes reported that they have asked parliamentarian Jerí, in addition to the press conference he held, to send a defense responding to the accusation against him.
“We will abide by what the commission determines, but I do not guarantee that it will be on Monday. It will be next week, we are going to see that now in the commission,” he said, referring to “we will do what is pertinent in that case and those that are pending,” Paredes commented.
“What we are going to demand is that the code of ethics and the regulations of Parliament be respected. We have been here for four years and I can’t find any justification when this is violated. “Everyone must answer for their actions,” he added.
In addition to the complaint against Jerí Oré, Ethics will evaluate the one filed against Edwin Martínez for making sexist comments and re-victimizing the alleged victim.
José Jerí: congressman speaks out after accusation
For his part, through a statement on his official X account, the congressman from Somos Perú, José Jerí, referred to the complaint against him, for which he rejected the accusations and indicated that he contacted the complainant and made available to the authorities to clarify the events that occurred.
“I must reiterate my absolute rejection of the accusation. Therefore, upon learning of the situation, I contacted the complainant to express my solidarity and my complete willingness to collaborate with the authorities in clarifying what happened. I categorically repudiate any act that violates people’s rights and I reaffirm my firm commitment to the search for justice,” said José Jerí.
Likewise, Jerí Oré assured that he has requested leave from his political party while the investigations last “to guarantee that this process is carried out with transparency and without external interference.” Along the same lines, the congressman called for prudence and respect towards the complainant and stressed that “I will reserve my right not to provide more statements until the authorities conclude the investigation.”
