Matt Gaetz drugs and underage sex allegations under microscope again as House restarts misconduct investigation

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Matt Gaetz is finding out what happens when you act against your own party, as he did by voting against Speaker Kevin McCarthy's debt deal and then attempting to block subsequent GOP-led measures out of revenge. The U.S. House Ethics Committee has restarted its investigation into Gaetz after the Justice Department concluded its own inquiries without charging him.

https://boingboing.net/2023/06/09/matt-gaetz-drugs-and-underage-sex-allegations-under-microscope-again-as-house-restarts-misconduct-investigation.html?

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House Ethics Committee reaching out to witnesses in revived Matt Gaetz probe

Investigators from the House Ethics Committee have begun reaching out to witnesses as part of a recently revived investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida, focused on allegations that he may have engaged in sexual misconduct, illicit drug use or other misconduct.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/07/13/politics/matt-gaetz-house-ethics-committee-investigation/index.html?

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Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in lawsuit regarding Greenberg sex scandal

Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz must testify under oath as part of a civil lawsuit that involves his past friendship with disgraced Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg and allegations Gaetz had sex with a teenage girl.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/15/matt-gaetz-subpoenaed-in-lawsuit-regarding-greenberg-sex-scandal/?

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Seminole tells Joel Greenberg consultants: Prove you did actual work

Among the targets are a former model tied to Congressman Matt Gaetz and a Republican consultant who delivered birthday cakes to office staff

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/seminole-tells-joel-greenberg-consultants-prove-you-did-actual-work/?

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Matt Gaetz ethics probe reviewing sexual misconduct, drug use allegations

WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee on Tuesday gave an unusual public update into its long-running investigation of Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., saying its review now includes whether Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, accepted improper gifts and sought to obstruct government investigations of his conduct.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/06/18/matt-gaetz-ethics-probe/?

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Dorworth drops federal suit against Joel Greenberg, ex-wife, family

Developer and former state legislator Chris Dorworth has dropped a federal lawsuit against his former friend, disgraced Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg that claimed Greenberg and his family ruined Dorworth’s reputation.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/09/09/dorworth-drops-federal-suit-against-joel-greenberg-ex-wife-family/?

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Witnesses: Matt Gaetz attended drug-fueled parties with call girls at Seminole lobbyist’s home

One of the escorts attending the get-together was the 17-year-old girl who is at the center of the Joel Greenberg sex-trafficking scandal. The Panhandle Republican Congressman denies any wrongdoing.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/09/20/witnesses-gaetz-attended-drug-fueled-parties-with-call-girls-at-seminole-lobbyists-home/?