House Ethics Committee Expands Probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz

Investigators Contact Alleged Victim and Request DOJ Materials from Previous Investigation

House Ethics Committee investigators have reportedly contacted the woman who allegedly had sexual relations with Rep. Matt Gaetz when she was a minor, indicating an expansion of their probe into the Florida Republican.
The committee has also reportedly reached out to the Department of Justice for materials from its investigation into Gaetz, which concluded last year without charges being brought against the congressman.
The allegations against Gaetz include having sexual relations with a minor, sex trafficking, lobbying violations, and possible obstruction of justice.
Gaetz has consistently denied any wrongdoing, stating that the allegations against him are untrue and that those who spread these lies have been exposed, indicted, and imprisoned.
The House Ethics Committee investigation was initially deferred at the request of the Department of Justice, but resumed after the DOJ concluded its investigation.