Overview

• Rep. Nancy Mace is being sued by Brian Musgrave, one of four men she accused of sexual abuse, rape, and voyeurism during a February House floor speech.
• Musgrave denies all allegations, claiming Mace's statements have defamed him and caused severe damage to his reputation and family.
• The lawsuit questions the limits of the U.S. Constitution's Speech and Debate Clause, which provides immunity for lawmakers' legislative actions, as Musgrave argues Mace's statements extended beyond the House floor.
• Mace alleges she uncovered thousands of photos and videos of sexual assaults linked to the accused men, including herself, but has not publicly shared evidence to support her claims.
• The legal battle could test the boundaries of congressional protections and has broader implications as Mace and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson, also implicated in the case, consider 2026 gubernatorial runs.