Facing a House Ethics Committee report detailing allegations of sexual misconduct, campaign finance violations, and bribery, former Representative Matt Gaetz has filed for a restraining order in federal court. Gaetz argues the report’s release, containing potentially defamatory information, is unconstitutional and violates committee rules, irreparably harming his reputation. The report reportedly includes testimony alleging Gaetz engaged in sex with a minor and details numerous sex and drug-fueled parties. Gaetz denies allegations of sexual contact with minors but admits to past indiscretions.
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Following a reversal of its previous decision, the House Ethics Committee will release its report on former Representative Matt Gaetz before the end of the current Congress. The report concludes a years-long investigation into numerous allegations against Gaetz, including sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress and denies all allegations, claims to have been exonerated by the Department of Justice. The report’s release is unusual given Gaetz’s departure, and its contents, addressing claims of sexual contact with a minor, are highly anticipated.
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The House Ethics Committee unexpectedly reversed its prior decision and voted to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz before the end of the current Congress. This report, concluding a years-long investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and campaign finance violations, will be made public after the House adjourns. The decision to release the report, despite Gaetz’s resignation and Speaker Johnson’s objections, suggests a bipartisan shift within the committee. The report’s release is unusual, as such actions are rarely taken after a member leaves Congress.
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President Trump’s allies and those within his circle have come under criminal scrutiny. Some have been convicted of committing crimes including bank and tax fraud, misusing charity funds, obstructing investigations, lying, witness tampering, campaign finance violations, and foreign lobbying violations. Here are 8 examples from the last four years:
- In 2019 the Trump Foundation was ordered to pay $2 million for misusing charity funds for personal use following an investigation.[1] The Trump Foundation dissolved following an investigation led by the New York Attorney General.[2] President Trump was ordered to pay $2 million for misusing charity funds.[3]
- In 2019 Trump campaign adviser and long time friend of President Trump – Roger Stone was convicted and sentenced to prison.
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