Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has threatened to release details of sexual harassment and assault claims against fellow Republicans if the House Ethics Committee releases its report on Matt Gaetz. This report, which was to detail allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use against Gaetz, is now defunct due to his recent resignation. These allegations include claims that Gaetz paid two women for sex and engaged in sexual acts with a 17-year-old, claims Gaetz denies. Greene’s threat escalates the situation, potentially exposing further damaging information within the Republican party.
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President-elect Trump’s nomination of former Representative Matt Gaetz for Attorney General has sparked outrage due to Gaetz’s controversial past and lack of legal experience. Gaetz’s pugilistic reputation and involvement in efforts to oust House Speaker McCarthy, coupled with an unresolved ethics investigation resulting in his abrupt resignation from Congress, raise serious concerns about his suitability for the position. The House Ethics Committee, though having lost jurisdiction, may release its report on Gaetz, setting a precedent given similar actions taken in previous cases involving sexual misconduct. Public release of this report is warranted, given the Senate’s need for information and the American public’s right to know before confirming such a crucial appointment.
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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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Following President-elect Trump’s nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General, the House Ethics Committee report on allegations of sexual abuse and illicit drug use against him has been made accessible to all committee members. This follows Gaetz’s temporary resignation from Congress, which initially stalled the report’s release. Despite House Speaker Mike Johnson’s request to keep the report confidential, the committee chair insists the decision on public release remains theirs. The report includes testimony from two women alleging Gaetz paid them for sex, with one further alleging he engaged in sex with a minor; Gaetz denies all accusations.
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Attorney Joel Sheppard will publicly reveal new details from his clients, two women who allege participation in multiple “sex parties” with Matt Gaetz, involving drug use and potential underage sex. These claims, already presented to the House Ethics Committee, detail alleged events occurring during Gaetz’s first term. While the Department of Justice declined to press charges against Gaetz, the House Ethics Committee investigated similar allegations before Gaetz’s recent resignation. Sheppard aims to pressure the committee to release its now-completed report, amidst GOP debate regarding its disclosure and potential impact on Gaetz’s confirmation as attorney general.
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A witness testified before the House Ethics Committee in April 2024 that she observed Representative Matt Gaetz engaging in sexual acts with a minor at a 2017 party. This testimony occurred during an ongoing ethics investigation into Gaetz, which concluded simultaneously with a Justice Department probe that ultimately declined to file charges. Following Gaetz’s subsequent resignation and Donald Trump’s nomination of him as Attorney General, the release of the House Ethics Committee’s report is now subject to intense political debate. The witness’s attorney and some members of Congress are advocating for public release of the findings.
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Following Matt Gaetz’s resignation from Congress and subsequent nomination as Attorney General, House Speaker Mike Johnson initially opposed releasing Gaetz’s House Ethics Committee report, citing House rules limiting investigations to sitting members. However, pressure mounted, including from Senator John Cornyn, to release the report before Senate confirmation. Johnson, while maintaining his position, acknowledged the investigation occurred while Gaetz was a member. The report’s release remains a point of contention, with concerns about transparency versus precedent.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson will request that the House Ethics Committee not release its report on former Representative Matt Gaetz, citing established House procedure. The report details a three-year investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and improper gifts against Gaetz, who resigned from Congress shortly before the report’s anticipated release. Johnson argues that releasing the report on a former member sets a damaging precedent, despite some senators’ desire to review its contents. However, the Senate Judiciary Committee could subpoena the report, and its contents may ultimately become public. Gaetz’s controversial nomination as Attorney General by President-elect Trump adds another layer of complexity to the situation.
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A woman has reportedly told the House Ethics panel that she witnessed Congressman Matt Gaetz engaging in sexual acts with a minor, according to a lawyer involved in the case. This revelation is fueling intense debate and frustration, particularly given the perceived inaction by authorities.
The claim of a witnessed sexual encounter between Gaetz and an underage individual raises serious legal and ethical questions. The gravity of the alleged act underscores the need for a thorough and transparent investigation. The fact that this information was reportedly presented to the House Ethics panel highlights the potential for internal scrutiny within Congress itself.… Continue reading
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