Steps being taken by the House Ethics Committee announced Tuesday follow years-long allegations against Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee is continuing to investigate Republican Representative Matt Gaetz for current and additional allegations, including that the Florida congressman 'engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, accepted improper gifts, dispensed special privileges and favors to individuals with whom he had a personal relationship, and sought to obstruct government investigations of his conduct.
Members reviewed allegations including sexual misconduct and/or illicit drug use, that he shared inappropriate images or videos on the House floor, misused state identification records, converted campaign funds to personal use, and/or accepted a bribe, improper gratuity or impermissible gift.The Department of Justice deferred the committee's investigation to review whether Gaetz violated House rules, laws or other standards of conduct was deferred.
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