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Gaetz Paid for Sex, Including with Minor, Women Testify to House Ethics Committee

Nov 18, 2024, 09:32 PM

Two women have come forward, alleging that former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, paid them for sexual encounters. Their attorney, Joel Leppard, disclosed that these women testified before the House Ethics Committee about their experiences with Gaetz, including attending 'sex parties' where Gaetz allegedly paid for sex. One of the women also claimed to have witnessed Gaetz engaging in sexual activity with a 17-year-old at a party. This information was revealed in interviews with ABC News and CBS News.