Summary
Matt Gaetz, a former U.S. Representative, denied allegations of having sex with a 17-year-old girl after court records and testimony surfaced. A report found substantial evidence that Gaetz violated Florida’s statutory rape laws, though no charges were brought against him. Gaetz claims the girl's story is false and accuses her of attempting to extort him.
Key Facts
- Matt Gaetz is a former U.S. Representative from Florida.
- Court records and testimony claim Gaetz had sex with a girl who was 17 at the time.
- The girl was described as a homeless high school student in the documents.
- The House Ethics Committee report found significant evidence of statutory rape law violations.
- The Justice Department decided not to press charges against Gaetz.
- Gaetz denies the allegations, calling the story "fiction."
- Gaetz claims the girl threatened to sue him for $2.3 million.
