A leaked Justice Department document details a network of payments allegedly made by former Congressman Matt Gaetz and associates to individuals involved in drug-fueled sex parties between 2017 and 2020. The diagram, obtained by the New York Times, charts thousands of dollars in Venmo transactions, implicating Gaetz in payments to at least two women who testified to receiving money for sex. Though Gaetz denies all accusations, and was never charged, the House Ethics Committee’s investigation was stalled by his short-lived attorney general nomination. The document’s authenticity is disputed, with Trump’s team claiming a classified leak, a claim the New York Times refutes.
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In a controversial move, Trump has nominated Matt Gaetz, who faces ongoing investigations into sex trafficking and sex with a minor, to a future cabinet position. These investigations, pursued by the House Ethics Committee and the Justice Department, were abruptly halted by Gaetz’s resignation from Congress. Senate Democrats have now requested related FBI records for potential use during confirmation hearings. Trump, defending Gaetz, claims this is politically motivated persecution. Further evidence, including documented payments to witnesses, continues to surface against Gaetz.
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Attorney Tim Leppard claims former Congressman Matt Gaetz paid two women over $10,000 for sex, citing committee records showing payments and travel arrangements. These women, who also provided photographic and textual evidence, testified to witnessing Gaetz engaging in sexual acts with a 17-year-old. Despite a prior federal investigation concluding without charges, the House Ethics Committee’s findings, expected to be released soon, are based on the testimony of over a dozen witnesses. Gaetz denies all allegations.
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Attorney Joel Leppard represents two women who testified before the House Ethics Committee that former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid them for sex, with payments allegedly made via Nestor Galban’s PayPal account. These payments, which occurred multiple times between 2017 and 2019 at various locations, including political events, were detailed in the women’s testimony. One woman also witnessed Gaetz having sex with a 17-year-old girl at a party. Despite a federal investigation concluding without charges, calls for the release of the House Ethics Committee’s report persist.
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Prosecutors allege that Sean “Diddy” Combs, currently incarcerated in Manhattan, has violated prison rules by contacting potential witnesses in his sex trafficking case, using inmate phones and instructing family members to do the same. This alleged witness tampering, described as a “relentless” effort to influence testimony, prompted prosecutors to oppose his bail request, despite his lawyers citing the difficulties of preparing for trial from prison. The prosecution argues that no conditions could mitigate the substantial risk Diddy poses to the trial’s integrity. Diddy, who has pleaded not guilty, maintains his innocence.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is trying to obstruct his sex trafficking case, prosecutors say, and the sheer audacity of it is almost… predictable. It’s the classic move of a cornered animal, fighting tooth and nail to avoid consequences. The expectation, however, seems to stem not from a lack of evidence, but from a cynical belief that wealth and connections can shield him from justice. This isn’t about the specifics of the case; it’s about the perceived power imbalance. The idea that someone with his resources and influence might escape accountability fuels a sense of outrage.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is trying to obstruct his sex trafficking case, prosecutors say, and many people are already speculating about potential pardons, government positions, or other means of escaping repercussions.… Continue reading
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President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Representative Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as Attorney General has sent shockwaves through the GOP. Gaetz, a staunch Trump ally, faced a Justice Department investigation into alleged sex trafficking violations but was ultimately not charged. However, reports surfaced in 2022 indicating Gaetz sought a preemptive pardon from Trump during the investigation. Gaetz’s nomination has drawn criticism from both sides of the aisle, with even some Republicans expressing concern about his past and raising questions about his fitness for the role. Senate Republicans have indicated they will closely scrutinize Gaetz during the confirmation process.
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Matt Gaetz, the controversial Republican congressman from Florida, has announced his resignation from Congress, effective immediately. This comes on the heels of an ethics investigation into allegations of child sex trafficking against him. The news has sent shockwaves through Washington, with many speculating that the timing of his resignation is a strategic move to avoid the release of the ethics committee’s report.
The ethics committee’s investigation has been ongoing for several months, with reports surfacing about Gaetz’s alleged relationship with a 17-year-old girl and his alleged involvement in a sex trafficking ring. These allegations are extremely serious, and if proven true, could result in criminal charges.… Continue reading
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