Independent House and Senate investigations revealed that retired Adm. Karl Schultz, former Coast Guard commandant, deliberately concealed the “Operation Fouled Anchor” report, an internal review of sexual misconduct at the Coast Guard Academy spanning 1990-2006. This decision, made in 2018, was supported by then-deputy Adm. Charles Ray and later reinforced through efforts to remove references to the investigation from Congressional materials. The report, detailing widespread failures to address sexual assault and harassment, ultimately exposed the academy’s inaction despite knowledge of numerous accusations. While Schultz claims his actions were to protect victims and the cleared, senators concluded the cover-up was intended to avoid embarrassment.
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After significant delays, the House Ethics Committee unexpectedly voted to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), the decision coming as a surprise given previous efforts to block its publication. The report, to be released before the congressional holiday recess, details findings from an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Gaetz, who denies any wrongdoing, resigned from Congress before the report’s scheduled release, but the committee’s decision follows mounting public pressure. His nomination for Attorney General was ultimately withdrawn amid the controversy.
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Democrats are facing growing pressure to release the ethics report on Congressman Matt Gaetz, but they’re struggling to find a way to do it without violating any rules or setting a precedent for future investigations. The frustration is palpable, with many commenters voicing their anger and demanding immediate action.
There’s a strong sense that the report should be made public, regardless of the legal complexities. The argument is that taxpayers funded the investigation, and therefore, they have a right to see the results. The lack of transparency is seen as a betrayal of public trust, particularly when dealing with allegations as serious as those against Gaetz.… Continue reading
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