Mr. Rangel retired in 2016 after winning a 23rd term despite the ethics allegation — making him the ninth-longest continuously serving member of the House in American history.

Former New York Democratic congressman Charlie Rangel, who represented Harlem in the House of Representatives for nearly 50 years, has died at the age of 54.

Rangel coalesced a new era of Black leadership determined to challenge systemic racism, legislate justice, and expand opportunity.