House Ethics Committee says Matt Gaetz may have violated state laws about prostitution, statutory rape in final report
The House Ethics Committee released the report summarizing the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who vacated his seat in November.
The House Ethics Committee’s final report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., found that he engaged in a long list of conduct that violates House Rules and some actions that could be criminal offenses at the state level.
The committee released its 42-page report Monday morning after a lengthy investigation.
“The Committee determined there is substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House Rules and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, impermissible gifts, special favors or privileges, and obstruction of Congress,” the report reads.
Matt Gaetz at the Capitol in 2023.Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images fileGaetz has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, and in a series of posts Monday on X, he denied having paid for sex. The committee said in its report that he didn’t cooperate with its investigation and that he “routinely ignored or significantly delayed producing relevant information requested.”
Gaetz vacated his seat last month, days before the report was expected to be made public and after President-elect Donald Trump announced him as his pick for attorney general. Gaetz withdrew his bid after more details about the Ethics Committee investigation and other allegations were reported.
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