A House Ethics Committee report details accusations that Representative Matt Gaetz, while in office, engaged in illicit sexual activity, including paying for sex with a minor, and used illicit drugs. The bipartisan investigation, spanning nearly five years, uncovered substantial evidence supporting these claims, along with violations of House rules regarding gifts and obstruction of Congress. Gaetz denies all allegations and filed a lawsuit to block the report’s release, arguing it contains defamatory information and exceeds the committee’s jurisdiction. The report’s release is unusual, given Gaetz’s resignation, but follows a narrow vote allowing its publication despite significant Republican opposition.
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A House Ethics Committee draft report reveals substantial evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz violated House rules and standards of conduct. The report alleges Gaetz paid for sex with multiple women, including a 17-year-old, used illegal drugs like cocaine and ecstasy, and misused his office to procure marijuana. These actions, spanning from 2017 to 2020, involved tens of thousands of dollars in payments and included alleged drug-fueled parties, one of which involved sexual acts with a minor in the presence of others. Despite Gaetz’s denials and a lawsuit to block the report’s release, the committee found sufficient evidence to support its findings.
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A House Ethics Committee report concludes that former Representative Matt Gaetz violated House rules and multiple state laws. The report details substantial evidence of Gaetz paying numerous women, including a 17-year-old, for sex, along with extensive illicit drug use, including in his Capitol Hill office. These findings are supported by witness testimonies, text messages, and financial records documenting payments totaling over $90,000. Although the Department of Justice did not file federal charges, the report highlights Gaetz’s actions as constituting sexual misconduct and obstruction of Congress.
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The House Ethics Committee will release its report on former Congressman Matt Gaetz on Monday, following a bipartisan vote. The report investigates numerous allegations against Gaetz, including sexual misconduct, drug use, and campaign finance violations. Gaetz denies wrongdoing, but the report’s findings could significantly impact his political future and public perception, especially given his planned media career and potential future roles in a Trump administration. The report’s release comes after a previous DOJ investigation concluded without charges and despite prior Republican efforts to block its public disclosure.
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Rep. Gaetz admitted to financially supporting women he dated, acknowledging a past lifestyle involving excessive partying and substance use, but denies any criminal conduct, particularly allegations of underage sexual contact. A House Ethics Committee report, slated for release, investigates multiple allegations against Gaetz including sexual misconduct, drug use, and potential misuse of funds and state records. The committee’s final decision on releasing the report remains uncertain.
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The House Ethics Committee is poised to release its report on former Representative Matt Gaetz, detailing allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use. Gaetz preemptively addressed the impending report, admitting to past excesses but vehemently denying any criminal activity, asserting that the Department of Justice’s exhaustive investigation yielded no charges. He criticized the committee’s process, claiming a lack of opportunity to confront accusers, and described the report as a partisan attack based on unreliable witnesses. Despite Gaetz’s denials and claims of exoneration, the report’s imminent release marks the culmination of a long-running investigation.
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In a recent X post, former Representative Matt Gaetz admitted to past excessive partying and dating behavior while vehemently denying all allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor. He stated that the Department of Justice investigated these claims extensively without filing charges, asserting his full exoneration. Gaetz’s statement follows the House Ethics Committee’s release of its report on his conduct, which included accusations of sexual misconduct, campaign finance misuse, and bribery. Despite these allegations, Gaetz maintains his innocence and attributes his past actions to the excesses of his thirties.
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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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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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