A House Ethics Committee report found substantial evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz violated House rules and state laws, including those related to sexual misconduct and drug use. The report details allegations of payments to numerous women for sex, including a minor, and extensive illicit drug use, citing witness testimony, text messages, and financial records. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress before the report’s release, denies the accusations, claiming they are politically motivated. The report also alleges Gaetz accepted impermissible gifts and obstructed the investigation, though the Department of Justice previously declined to file federal charges.
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The House Ethics Committee’s report details substantial evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz violated House rules and state laws, including potentially statutory rape, through payments to women for sex and drug use on at least 20 occasions. The investigation, which included examining financial transactions and witness testimonies, focused on Gaetz’s interactions with multiple women, including a 17-year-old, and a Bahamas trip where he engaged in sexual activity and drug use. Despite Gaetz’s denial of wrongdoing and unsuccessful legal challenge to block the report’s release, the committee concluded he violated House rules and Florida state law. While the Department of Justice did not file federal charges, the report’s release has significant political implications.
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Following the release of a damning House Ethics Committee report detailing allegations of sex with a minor and drug use, Steve Bannon urged former Representative Matt Gaetz to return to Congress. Bannon believes Gaetz should expose alleged “sexual depravity” among other lawmakers, dismissing the report as insignificant and claiming the Department of Justice would have acted if there were sufficient evidence. Gaetz, who resigned after being nominated for Attorney General, has also suggested returning to Congress or running for Senate. The report, which Gaetz’s legal team unsuccessfully tried to block, alleges various offenses including paying for sex, drug use, and obstruction of the investigation.
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A bipartisan House Ethics Committee report found substantial evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz violated House rules, including engaging in statutory rape, illicit drug use, and obstructing the investigation. The report detailed payments totaling over $90,000 for sexual activity and drug use, including an encounter with a 17-year-old girl. Despite Gaetz’s denials and subsequent resignation from Congress, the report raises serious concerns about President-elect Trump’s judgment in considering Gaetz for Attorney General. Ethics advocates are now calling for increased scrutiny of Trump’s other nominees.
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A House Ethics Committee report concluded that Representative Matt Gaetz violated House rules and standards of conduct, citing substantial evidence of prostitution, statutory rape, drug use, and obstruction of Congress. Gaetz vehemently denies these accusations on social media, sharing excerpts of witness testimonies claiming they were not paid for sex and were not trafficked. He highlights the lack of criminal charges against him and alleges a politically motivated attack, pointing to the timing of the report’s release and endorsements from figures like Elon Musk. Gaetz emphasizes that gifts given to women he dated were not payments for sex, further contesting the report’s findings.
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The House Ethics Committee released a report detailing substantial evidence that former Rep. Matt Gaetz violated House rules and state laws, including potential statutory rape, by paying for sex with multiple women, at least one of whom was 17 years old. The report cites numerous payments made via online platforms and details a Bahamas trip where Gaetz engaged in sexual activity with multiple women, violating House gift rules. Despite Gaetz’s denials and unsuccessful legal attempt to block its release, the committee concluded its investigation found evidence of prostitution, illicit drug use, and obstruction of Congress. The report includes financial records and witness testimonies supporting these findings.
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The House Ethics Committee’s report concluded that former Rep. Matt Gaetz violated Florida’s statutory rape law by paying a 17-year-old for sex, one of at least 20 instances where he paid for sex or drugs. The investigation, which reviewed tens of thousands of dollars in personal transactions, revealed multiple violations of House rules, including the gift rule, related to sex with multiple women and drug use, primarily ecstasy, cocaine, and cannabis. While the committee found insufficient evidence to support federal sex trafficking charges, they determined substantial evidence existed to support multiple state law violations related to sexual misconduct. The report’s release followed Gaetz’s unsuccessful attempt to obtain a restraining order against the committee.
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The House Ethics Committee report concluded there is substantial evidence that Representative Matt Gaetz violated Florida’s statutory rape law. This finding, based on their investigation, points to a serious breach of the law, potentially involving the sexual abuse of a minor.
The gravity of the situation is undeniable; the report’s conclusion suggests a pattern of behavior that warrants further scrutiny and potential legal action. The fact that the report uses the term “substantial evidence” indicates a high degree of confidence in their findings, adding weight to the severity of the allegations.
Questions immediately arise regarding the timeline of events and why action wasn’t taken sooner.… Continue reading
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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