Rep. Matt Gaetz Criticizes House Ethics Probe, Faces Florida Bar Complaint and Subpoena

Sep 26, 2024, 05:19 PM

Rep. Matt Gaetz is facing a Florida Bar complaint following allegations of involvement in a sex party. Gaetz has publicly criticized the House Ethics Committee's investigation into his conduct, describing it as politically motivated and reliant on unreliable witness testimony. He has stated that he will no longer voluntarily cooperate with the House Ethics probe and explicitly reserves all his rights. Gaetz has also denied allegations of having sexual activity with an underage girl, calling the accusations 'unequivocally NO.' He has labeled the investigation as 'political tabloid garbage' and a 'slimy, partisan hit piece.' Gaetz has also accused his former associate, Joel Greenberg, of attempting to falsely implicate him in sex crimes. The House Ethics panel has issued, but not served, a subpoena seeking his testimony.