Sex scandal probe us ambassador stayed away public hearing

You're referring to the recent controversy surrounding the US Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch, and the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

To recap, Marie Yovanovitch was the US Ambassador to Ukraine from 2016 to 2019. She was recalled from her post in May 2019, amid allegations of disloyalty to President Trump. The controversy surrounding her departure was sparked by a whistleblower complaint that alleged Trump had pressured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden, who had business dealings in Ukraine.

As part of the impeachment inquiry, Yovanovitch was scheduled to testify before the House Intelligence Committee in a public hearing on November 15, 2019. However, she did not appear before the committee as planned.

According to reports, Yovanovitch's lawyers had informed the committee that she would not testify publicly due to concerns about her safety and security. The committee had agreed to allow her to testify in a closed session, but she ultimately did not appear at all.

The controversy surrounding Yovanovitch's departure and the impeachment inquiry has sparked widespread criticism of President Trump and his administration. Many have accused Trump of using his power to pressure a foreign leader to investigate a political rival, which is seen as a violation of his oath of office and a threat to the integrity of the US political system.

The impeachment inquiry is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold.