Read the full House ethics investigation report here in full.
The House Ethics Report into the conduct of former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz (R) has been released today, December 23. The report alleges that Mr. Gaetz paid for sex with an underage girl and engaged in drug use. The report reads in part:
“The Committee concluded there was substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House Rules, state and federal laws, and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, acceptance of impermissible gifts, the provision of special favors and privileges, and obstruction of Congress.”
Gaetz denies any wrongdoing and on Monday, December 22, filed a lawsuit to prevent the release of the report. The Florida lawmaker was investigated by the Department of Justice for three years which…
