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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: House Panel Hears Testimonies of Alleged Sexual Misconduct Against Former Rep. Matt Gaetz
Caption: House Panel Hears Testimonies of Alleged Sexual Misconduct Against Former Rep. Matt Gaetz. Women Testify Against Matt Gaetz for Alleged Sexual Favors Two women testified to the House Ethics Committee that former Rep. Matt Gaetz, now Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, allegedly paid them for sexual favors, according to their lawyer, Joel Leppard. Witness Alleges Gaetz Had Sex with a Minor One of the women testified that she saw Gaetz engaging in sexual acts with her then-17-year-old friend in 2017, a claim supported by the formerly underage woman’s testimony to the committee. Gaetz Denies Wrongdoing Amid Ethical Probes Gaetz has repeatedly denied having sex with a minor or paying for sex, with his spokesperson citing the Justice Department’s decision not to file charges after a separate investigation. Payments Allegedly Made Via Venmo and PayPal Leppard stated that both clients testified to receiving payments from Gaetz for sex through Venmo or PayPal between mid-2017 and early 2019. Events Allegedly Occurred in Multiple Locations The alleged incidents took place at Airbnbs, private homes, political events, and trips to New York and the Bahamas, occurring over ten times during the reported period. Ethics Probe Continues After Gaetz’s Resignation The ethics investigation, launched in 2021, remains ongoing despite Gaetz resigning from Congress following Trump’s announcement of him as attorney general. House Panel Weighs Releasing Ethics Report The ethics committee is considering whether to release its final report, with calls from lawyers for the alleged victim and Senate Democrats to make findings public. Senate Judiciary Requests Investigation Details Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked the House panel to share its report and supporting materials, while some Senate Republicans also seek clarity. Credibility of Witnesses Questioned by DOJ The Justice Department previously declined to prosecute Gaetz, citing concerns about witness credibility, but sources close to the alleged victim have pushed back against these claims. Victims Seek Public Truth from Ethics Report Lawyer Joel Leppard emphasized that his clients want the truth to come out and believe releasing the report will validate their testimonies and efforts for accountability. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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