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State Rep. Investigated, Reportedly Over Allegations Of Inappropriate Conduct

BEACON HILL (CBS) - A freshman State Representative is reportedly being investigated over allegations of inappropriate conduct.

WBZ-TV Political Editor Jon Keller confirmed that House Speaker Robert DeLeo has launched a review involving Democratic Rep. Mark Cusack.

According to the State House News Service, the review is over an incident where a court officer found Cusack and another lawmaker's female aide in the House chamber after a budget session in April.

DeLeo's review will also look into reports that Cusack gave the name of another lawmaker to the court officer.

The 26-year-old Cusack is from Braintree.

He was elected to the House in 2010. He represents the 5th Norfolk District.

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