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You've probably seen something about this already, even though the story has come out in confusing bits and pieces.
Strangely enough, it seems to have been Gaetz himself who broke the story by trying to get in front of it with an announcement that he was considering leaving Congress to join one of those reputable news organizations like Newsmax, Fox or OAN. (The latter two have already disavowed interest.)
Needless to say, this couldn't happen to a more deserving guy, unless it was Gaetz' hero, you-know-who.
There's more, including a separate, alleged extortion attempt involving Gaetz's father that Matt Gaetz seems to be trying to tie together with his own case. It gets pretty wild pretty fast.
Get out the popcorn.
Justice Dept. Inquiry Into Matt Gaetz Said to Be Focused on Cash Paid to Women (Published 2021)
The congressman and a former official in Florida sent money to the women using cash apps, receipts showed.
www.nytimes.com
Strangely enough, it seems to have been Gaetz himself who broke the story by trying to get in front of it with an announcement that he was considering leaving Congress to join one of those reputable news organizations like Newsmax, Fox or OAN. (The latter two have already disavowed interest.)
A Justice Department investigation into Representative Matt Gaetz and an indicted Florida politician is focusing on their involvement with multiple women who were recruited online for sex and received cash payments, according to people close to the investigation and text messages and payment receipts reviewed by The New York Times.
Investigators believe Joel Greenberg, the former tax collector in Seminole County, Fla., who was indicted last year on a federal sex trafficking charge and other crimes, initially met the women through websites that connect people who go on dates in exchange for gifts, fine dining, travel and allowances, according to three people with knowledge of the encounters. Mr. Greenberg introduced the women to Mr. Gaetz, who also had sex with them, the people said.
One of the women who had sex with both men also agreed to have sex with an unidentified associate of theirs in Florida Republican politics, according to a person familiar with the arrangement. Mr. Greenberg had initially contacted her online and introduced her to Mr. Gaetz, the person said....
The Justice Department inquiry is also examining whether Mr. Gaetz had sex with a 17-year-old girl and whether she received anything of material value, according to four people familiar with the investigation. The sex trafficking count against Mr. Greenberg involved the same girl, according to two people briefed on the investigation.
Needless to say, this couldn't happen to a more deserving guy, unless it was Gaetz' hero, you-know-who.
There's more, including a separate, alleged extortion attempt involving Gaetz's father that Matt Gaetz seems to be trying to tie together with his own case. It gets pretty wild pretty fast.
Get out the popcorn.