The House Ethics Committee has voted to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz regarding allegations of sexual misconduct and obstruction, reversing an earlier Republican-led decision to block its release. The report is expected to be made public after the final votes of the 118th Congress, potentially within days.
The investigation, announced in June, examined claims of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use, and bribery. Four women testified they were paid to attend parties involving sex and drugs, allegedly attended by Gaetz. Evidence includes Venmo transactions reportedly linking Gaetz to these payments. Gaetz has denied wrongdoing, describing the probe as a baseless smear campaign.
While it is rare for the committee to release findings on a former member, the decision has sparked debate about setting a new precedent. Gaetz, who resigned from Congress in November, has denied all accusations, claiming the investigation relied on non-credible witnesses and lacked proper legal process.
The Department of Justice previously investigated similar allegations against Gaetz, including potential violations of sex trafficking and obstruction laws, but no charges were filed.
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