Matt Gaetz has long been under federal investigation for potentially sex-trafficking a 17-year-old girl. Prosecutors have recommended against charging the Florida congressman.
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on Friday that prosecutors have recommended against charging the Florida congressman, citing credibility issues with the case’s two central witnesses.‘s sources noted that it’s possible new information could come to light that would bring about an indictment, but the recommendation means it’s unlikely the MAGA troll will face legal consequences for his alleged relationship with a minor.
Gaetz has been under investigation for an alleged sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl and paying for her to travel — which could constitute sex trafficking — since late 2020. He’s consistently denied any wrongdoing, arguing that bad actors in the Justice Department are trying to ruin his life.
“Those who told lies about Congressman Matt Gaetz are going to prison, and Congressman Matt Gaetz is going back to Congress to continue fighting for America,” Gaetz’s office said in a statement provided toThe investigation pertains to Gaetz’s relationship with former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, who has pleaded guilty to sex trafficking the same minor authorities are investigating Gaetz for potentially trafficking.
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