Gaetz Faces Allegations of Paying for Sex and Underage Relations

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Matt Gaetz, former congressman and Trump's nominee for attorney general, is accused of paying two women to travel to New York for sex in 2019, according to their attorney. The women testified to a House Ethics Committee that Gaetz paid for their travel and sex, and provided text messages and Venmo records as evidence. Despite a Justice Department investigation, Gaetz was not charged, and he denies any wrongdoing. The allegations have resurfaced as Gaetz is considered for a high-profile role in the Trump administration.
Topics:top-news#house-ethics-committee#justice-department#matt-gaetz#politics#sexual-allegations#trump-administration
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