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Yep, Gaetz Pal Joel Greenberg Is Seeking a Plea Deal

And more of the latest in Matt Gaetz investigation

(Newser) - Joel Greenberg, an associate of Matt Gaetz, is indeed cooperating with the Justice Department investigation focused on them both, sources say. Greenberg is seeking a plea deal, a source tells the Washington Post , and in doing so, he's reportedly been giving information to federal law enforcement authorities since last...

Matt Gaetz Tells Trump Backers He Won't Retreat

Speech was to Women for America First at Doral in Miami

(Newser) - "Firebrands don't retreat," Rep. Matt Gaetz told a sympathetic crowd Friday night in Florida, "especially when the battle for the soul of our country calls." The Florida congressman, who is under investigation for possible crimes including sex trafficking, reassured a small Women for America First...

Ethics Panel to Investigate Matt Gaetz

Florida lawmaker hires a pair of defense lawyers

(Newser) - Rep. Matt Gaetz now faces another investigation, this one by the House Ethics Committee. The Florida Republican already is being investigated by the Justice Department on sex trafficking allegations. The Democratic-controlled committee's announcement Friday referred to a list of accusations against Gaetz, the Washington Post reports, involving "sexual...

'Matt Gaetz Wants to "Date" Your Child,' Says Billboard

Florida congressman takes increasing heat over DoJ probe

(Newser) - The Matt Gaetz controversy gave an anti-Trump political action committee a reason to put up a quite controversial billboard in Florida: "Matt Gaetz wants to 'date' your child," reads the billboard paid for by the liberal Mad Dog PAC. It's a reference, of course, to the...

Gaetz Friend Appears to Be Cooperating

Lawyers in Joel Greenberg's hearing say they expect a plea deal

(Newser) - Lawyers for both sides seemed to indicate in a Florida court hearing Thursday that a former Seminole County tax collector is cooperating with prosecutors—a development that could provide a major boost to the investigation of US Rep. Matt Gaetz. Joel Greenberg faces a host of charges, including sex trafficking...

Report: Feds Are Looking Into Alleged Gaetz Bahamas Trip

Sources say marijuana entrepreneur may have paid for accommodation, escorts

(Newser) - Rep. Matt Gaetz may have violated federal law in more ways than one with an alleged trip to the Bahamas with a marijuana entrepreneur. Sources tell CBS that federal investigators looking into the trip suspect that Jason Pirozzolo, a Florida hand surgeon who is chairman of the board of the...

Sources: Matt Gaetz Wanted Blanket Pardon From Trump

It's not clear whether the congressman knew he was under investigation at the time

(Newser) - As then-President Trump's term wound down, Matt Gaetz, one of Trump's staunchest allies, privately asked for a blanket pre-emptive pardon, two sources tell the New York Times . The Florida congressman also allegedly asked the White House for the same thing for some of his allies in Congress, though...

Matt Gaetz Defended Me, but Allegations Are 'Reprehensible'

Katie Hill, who resigned amid sex scandal, says Gaetz must do same if accusations even partly true

(Newser) - New congresswoman Katie Hill resigned from Congress in 2019 during a messy scandal —nude photos of her leaked online, along with the news that she'd had a sexual relationship with a staffer. One of the few lawmakers from either party to publicly defend her was another young lawmaker,...

Gaetz Blames 'Swamp' for Sex Trafficking Allegations

He says he is 'absolutely not resigning'

(Newser) - Rep. Matt Gaetz insisted Friday that he won't resign despite reports of a federal sex trafficking investigation—and he doubled down in a Washington Examiner op-ed Monday. "I am a representative in Congress, not a monk, and certainly not a criminal," wrote the Republican, who blamed the...

Aide Quits, but Gaetz Says He&#39;s Staying
Matt Gaetz:
I Won't Resign
Apr 2, 2021 2:25 PM CDT

Matt Gaetz: I Won't Resign

Lawmaker's top communications aide quits

(Newser) - Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, under investigation by the Justice Department in a sex trafficking case, said rumors that he'll resign from the House are false. Gaetz called it "very safe" to say he has no plans to quit, the Hill reports. His communications director, on the other hand,...

Investigators Suspect Gaetz Paid Women for Sex: Report

Sources say he bragged to House colleagues about his sexual exploits

(Newser) - Insiders say the federal investigation of Rep. Matt Gaetz is focusing on alleged payments to women in return for sex—and the New York Times says it has seen some of the receipts. Sources tell the Times that the Gaetz investigation stems from the Justice Department's investigation of his...

Matt Gaetz Case Is Getting Complicated
Matt Gaetz Case Is
Getting Complicated
THE RUNDOWN
Apr 1, 2021 7:06 AM CDT

Matt Gaetz Case Is Getting Complicated

He says misconduct allegations are part of extortion scheme involving his father

(Newser) - Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz says a Justice Department investigation of what he calls "sexual conduct with women" is "rooted" in an extortion scheme against his wealthy family. But insiders say the alleged scheme started months after the investigation was opened during the Trump administration. Sources tell the Washington ...

Gaetz: 'Sexual Conduct' Probe Is Based on False Allegations

Republican says federal investigation is linked to an extortion scheme

(Newser) - Rep. Matt Gaetz has confirmed that he is under federal investigation for "sexual conduct with women"—but he says the allegations "are as searing as they are false." The conservative Florida Republican confirmed the investigation to Axios hours after the New York Times reported that investigators...

Rep. Matt Gaetz Acts After Watching Britney Spears Film

He joins Rep. Jim Jordan in requesting hearing on conservatorships

(Newser) - The #FreeBritney movement has apparently gained the support of Reps. Matt Gaetz and Jim Jordan, who this week called for a hearing into Britney Spears' conservatorship. In a letter submitted Monday, the congressmen asked the House Judiciary Committee to investigate how conservatorships might be used "to effectively deprive individuals...

New Narrative Emerges on Right About Protests

They're blaming antifa for the violence

(Newser) - In the wake of Wednesday's violence in Washington, a new narrative has emerged on the right about what happened. It boils down to this: Don't blame us, blame the far-left activists of antifa. The accusation is that members of the latter group infiltrated pro-Trump protests and turned them...

Trump Ally Tests Positive
Trump Ally Tests Positive
Nov 7, 2020 1:00 PM CST

Trump Ally Tests Positive

The Florida Republican has the coronavirus antibodies

(Newser) - Rep. Matt Gaetz said Saturday he has tested positive for coronavirus antibodies but doesn't have the live virus, Politico reports. The fierce ally of President Trump said he tested positive for antibodies on Election Day, doesn't know when he had COVID-19, and remains symptom-free: "Feel great,"...

Trump Jumps on GOP Bandwagon Against Liz Cheney

Allies of the president say the Wyoming congresswoman has been disloyal to him

(Newser) - President Trump had a busy morning on Twitter, issuing 49 tweets or retweets and an attack on the third-ranking Republican in the House, all before 10am ET. Trump joined Republican allies Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz and Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul in lambasting House GOP Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, who has...

Congressman's Revelation About 'Son' Causes a Stir

Matt Gaetz says that though he hasn't adopted Nestor Galban, 19, they're family

(Newser) - Rep. Matt Gaetz caused quite a stir on Thursday when he tweeted a photo of him and a teenager, writing, "For all those wondering, this is my son Nestor. We share no blood but he is my life. He came from Cuba (legally, of course) six years ago and...

Hellboy Star Issues Challenge to Ted Cruz

Perlman says he'll donate $50K to BLM if GOP senator wrestles him

(Newser) - As Hellboy, Ron Perlman battled supernatural creatures, including a reanimated Rasputin. As Ron Perlman, he has challenged Sen. Ted Cruz to a wrestling match. The 70-year-old actor invited the Republican to become part of the main event after Cruz piped up from the sidelines during a Twitter spat between Perlman...

Trump: 'Won't Be Watching' Anthem Protests

President not a fan of US Soccer, NFL moves to allow player protests

(Newser) - US Soccer may have reversed its stance on allowing players to kneel during the national anthem, but one high-profile viewer won't be around to watch it happen. "I won't be watching much anymore!" tweeted President Trump on Saturday in response to the move, per Sports Illustrated....

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