In the latest development of an ongoing sex-crimes investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz, federal prosecutors are examining whether the lawmaker obstructed justice during a phone call he had with a witness
Rep. Matt Gaetz has denied all wrongdoing, including obstructing justice or having sex with the trafficked 17-year-old. | AP Photo/Andrew HarnikMIAMI — Federal prosecutors are examining whether Rep. Matt Gaetz obstructed justice during a phone call he had with a witness in the sex-crimes investigation of the Florida congressman, according to two sources familiar with the case.wingman
The obstruction inquiry stems from a phone call the witness had with Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend. At some point during the conversation, the ex-girlfriend patched Gaetz into the call, sources said. While it’s unknown exactly what was said, the discussion on that call is central to whether prosecutors can charge Gaetz with obstructing justice, which makes it illegal to suggest that a witness in a criminal case lie or give misleading testimony.
A spokesman for Gaetz provided a written statement that stated the congressman — who is an attorney — broke no laws and characterized the federal government’s investigation as a politically motivated fishing expedition.
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