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2 months ago
Defense secretary, Rep. Matt Gaetz argue over military capability
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin had a fiery exchange with Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., at a House Armed Services budget hearing.
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4 months ago
Gaetz's fundraising dips as sex trafficking investigation intensifies
As the probe into possible sex trafficking allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz continues, new financial filings show his campaign's fundraising has been dwindling.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Possible witness in sex trafficking probe involving Matt Gaetz takes plea
Possible witness in sex trafficking probe involving Matt Gaetz takes plea.
4 months ago
4 months ago
Rep. Gaetz's ex-girlfriend spotted entering Florida courthouse where grand jury is meeting
Rep. Matt Gaetz's ex-girlfriend was seen entering a courthouse where sources say a grand jury is conducting a sex trafficking investigation involving the congressman.
4 months ago
5 months ago
Ex-Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg agrees to pay Seminole County nearly $2M in restitution
Former tax collector Joel Greenberg, a one-time associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz, has reached an agreement to pay back Seminole County over $1.8 million in restitution.
5 months ago
7 months ago
California man arrested in alleged Gaetz death threat
A California man will face a judge in Florida after allegedly threatening to kill Rep. Matt Gaetz after the U.S. Capitol riot
7 months ago
7 months ago
DOJ adds 2 top prosecutors to Matt Gaetz investigation, sources say
Two top DOJ prosecutors were added several months ago to the ongoing federal probe examining sex trafficking allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz, two sources said.
7 months ago
7 months ago
Judge agrees to delay sentencing of former Gaetz associate as cooperation continues
A judge has agreed to delay the sentencing of former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg as Greenberg cooperates with the probe into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
7 months ago
8 months ago
Gaetz friend asks for more time to cooperate with feds
Gaetz is under federal investigation for an underage sexual relation accusation.
8 months ago
9 months ago
Matt Gaetz elopes to California, marries girlfriend
The Republican is under investigation as part of a sex trafficking probe.
9 months ago
9 months ago
Gaetz associate providing feds intel, documents as probe into congressman continues: Sources
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's one-time wingman has been steadily providing investigators with potential evidence that could implicate Gaetz in a federal probe, sources say.
9 months ago
10 months ago
GOP lawmakers hold California protest after 3 cancellations
The two far-right Congress members billed the event as an “America First” rally.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Rep. Matt Gaetz paying former Epstein lawyer amid sex trafficking investigation
A new campaign finance report shows how the Florida congressman is spending funds he raised amid the scandal.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Gaetz campaign paying former Epstein lawyer amid sex trafficking investigation
As Rep. Matt Gaetz faces a probe into alleged sex trafficking, a campaign disclosure shows how the congressman is spending the funds that he's raised amid the scandal.
10 months ago
1 year ago
As Gaetz investigation ramps up, feds mount sweeping probe into Central Florida political scene: Sources
The federal probe into sex trafficking allegations involving GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz has engulfed the tight-knit Central Florida political scene, sources tell ABC News.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gaetz friend faces sentencing in August, judge accepts pleas
A central figure in the Justice Department’s sex trafficking investigation of Rep. Matt Gaetz will be sentenced in August
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gaetz associate pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges
A Florida politician who emerged as a central figure in the Justice Department’s sex trafficking investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has pleaded guilty to six federal charges and agreed to cooperate with prosecutors as part of a plea deal
1 year ago
1 year ago
Former ally of Rep. Matt Gaetz pleads guilty to federal sex trafficking crimes
Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz explains how the development could bring further scrutiny to the GOP Florida congressman.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gaetz ally pleads guilty to sex trafficking charges
A former associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz, Joel Greenberg, pleaded guilty to six of the nearly three dozen charges he faced. He admitted he paid at least one underage girl to have sex with him and others.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. Matt Gaetz associate to plead guilty in sex trafficking case
Joel Greenberg is expected to plead guilty to six federal crimes, including sex trafficking a minor. As part of his plea deal, Greenberg has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators.
1 year ago
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Associate of Matt Gaetz expected to plead guilty to multiple charges
Joel Greenberg, a former tax collector, is set to plead guilty to six federal crimes including sex trafficking of a minor.
1 year ago
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Associate of Congressman Matt Gaetz expected to plead guilty in federal court
Joel Greenberg, a former Florida county tax collector and close friend of Gaetz, is set to plead guilty to six federal crimes, including sex trafficking of a minor.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gaetz ally expected to plead guilty, cooperate with investigators in sex-trafficking probe
A one-time close ally of Rep. Matt Gaetz will plead guilty to multiple federal crimes including sex trafficking of a minor and has agreed to cooperate with investigators.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gaetz associate agrees to cooperate in federal investigation
A Florida politician who is a central figure in the federal sex trafficking investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz has agreed to cooperate with federal investigators
1 year ago
1 year ago
House GOP leader: Won't punish Gaetz unless charges filed
The top House Republican says Rep. Matt Gaetz is innocent until proven guilty
1 year ago
1 year ago
No. 2 House Republican says GOP would act against Gaetz
The No. 2 House Republican says party leaders would “take action” against Rep. Matt Gaetz if the Justice Department formally moves ahead with legal action against him
1 year ago
1 year ago
Matt Gaetz rejects calls to resign
The embattled Florida congressman maintains his innocence after allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and sex trafficking.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Matt Gaetz makes public appearance at Trump's club in Doral, Florida
It is the Florida congressman's first public appearance since it was revealed that he's under a federal investigation for alleged sex trafficking.
1 year ago
1 year ago
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee said Friday it would open a bipartisan investigation into the wide-ranging allegations against Rep. Matt Gaetz.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gaetz faces House ethics probe; federal investigation widens
Gaetz says he plans to keep his seat.
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1 year ago
Associate of Matt Gaetz could cooperate with probe as part of plea deal, say prosecutors
An associate of Rep. Matt Gaetz who is currently facing sex charges is considering a plea deal that could involve him cooperating with the Gaetz probe, prosecutors said.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gaetz associate working toward plea deal with prosecutors
It's a significant step in the case.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gaetz, under investigation for sex allegations, sought blanket pardon from Trump: Sources
During the final weeks of the Trump administration, Rep. Matt Gaetz asked the White House for a blanket presidential pardon that ultimately was not granted, say sources.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Gaetz reportedly pressured Trump for 'blanket pardon'
The embattled Florida congressman, who is facing a federal investigation for sex allegations, reportedly asked the Trump White House for a blanket presidential pardon.
1 year ago
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Gaetz says he won't resign over 'false' sex allegations
Embattled Rep. Matt Gaetz says he will not resign from Congress
1 year ago
1 year ago
Sources: Rep. Matt Gaetz is being investigated for possibly paying women for sex
ABC News confirmed a report that that the Justice Department is investigating whether Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz gave cash or other items of value to multiple women recruited online to sleep with him.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Feds looking at alleged payments Rep. Matt Gaetz made to women and online solicitation: Sources
Gaetz previously denied having a relationship with a 17-year-old.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director resigns amid probe into allegations regarding Gaetz's sexual relationships
Rep. Matt Gaetz's communications director Luke Ball resigned amid a federal investigation into allegations regarding Rep. Gaetz's sexual relationships.
1 year ago
1 year ago
New report links Matt Gaetz to alleged cash payments provided to women for sex
The Department of Justice is allegedly looking into if the embattled Florida congressman and another politician gave cash or other items of value to women they had sex with.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. Matt Gaetz faces DOJ investigation into sex trafficking allegations
Sources said the Justice Department started investigating claims about whether the Republican congressman had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl.
1 year ago
1 year ago
In investigation of Rep. Gaetz's alleged sexual relationship with minor, feds looking beyond Florida, sources say
The federal investigation into Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is scrutinizing the congressman's conduct not only in Florida but in other states too, sources tell ABC News.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Matt Gaetz's controversial rise to MAGA stardom faces renewed scrutiny amid DOJ probe
Conservative rising star Matt Gaetz finds himself gaining attention he didn't seek, as the Justice Department looks into potential violations of sex trafficking laws.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Congressman under investigation, claims extortion plot
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz denies having a relationship with a 17-year-old. ABC News' Andrew Dymburt reports.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Rep. Matt Gaetz denies sexual relationship with teen girl amid DOJ probe
The Florida congressman insisted he’s done nothing wrong and is the victim of an extortion attempt after new reports that the Justice Department was investigating the alleged relationship.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Florida congressman faces allegations of inappropriate relationship
Rep. Matt Gaetz denied a New York Times report that said he is under investigation for an alleged relationship with a 17-year-old two years ago.
1 year ago