Legal AF by MeidasTouch SICKO Matt Gaetz Gets WHAT HE DESERVES from his OWN Party
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Jan 26, 2024 MAGA Rep Matt Gaetz is back in the spotlight as the House Ethics Committee investigates possible misconduct involving an alleged minor. The discussion dives into the contrasting standards of legal proceedings versus ethical misconduct. Potential witnesses and the committee's role in seeking evidence are examined, alongside Gaetz's conspiracy claims linking him to Kevin McCarthy. The political implications of the ethics probe are explored, highlighting the balancing act of accountability in the current political climate.
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Ethics Probe Can Proceed Without DOJ Charges
- Michael Popok explains the DOJ dropped criminal charges but the House Ethics Committee can still investigate Matt Gaetz.
- The ethics probe uses a lower standard than criminal cases, so Gaetz remains vulnerable politically and professionally.
Committee Seeking Victim And DOJ Files
- The Ethics Committee reached out to the alleged 17-year-old victim and sought DOJ investigative files.
- Voluntary DOJ cooperation could hand the committee substantial material against Gaetz if provided.
History: 2020 DOJ Probe And Greenberg Conviction
- Popok recounts the original 2020 DOJ probe under Bill Barr that led to Gaetz avoiding charges.
- He contrasts that with Joel Greenberg's conviction for related crimes and incarceration.