House Ethics Committee Faces Pressure Over Gaetz Investigation Transparency

TL;DR
The House Ethics Committee is set to meet to discuss a report on allegations of sexual misconduct against former Rep. Matt Gaetz, who has been nominated by President-elect Trump for attorney general. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress, faces accusations of paying for sex and having sex with a minor, which he denies. The report's release could impact his confirmation, as even some GOP lawmakers oppose his nomination. The Justice Department previously investigated Gaetz but did not press charges. The situation is further complicated by a hacker reportedly accessing unredacted legal depositions related to the case.
Topics:nationpolitics#attorney-general-nomination#house-ethics-committee#matt-gaetz#politics#sexual-misconduct#trump-administration
- Matt Gaetz Controversy Explained: House Ethics Committee Will Meet Today—But Unclear If Report Will Be Released Forbes
- Ethics Committee meets amid mounting Gaetz pressure POLITICO
- Marjorie Taylor Greene: GOP Covered Up ‘Sexual Harassment and Assault’ Claims Yahoo! Voices
- Matt Gaetz's accusers don't want to testify in public, their lawyer says NBC News
- Watchdog group asks court to release Gaetz investigation documents The Hill
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on Forbes