Tue Nov 19 13:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Gaetz Accused of Sex with Underage Girl in House Ethics Committee Testimony
**Washington, D.C.** – A lawyer representing two women who testified before the House Ethics Committee has revealed explosive allegations against former Representative Matt Gaetz (R-FL). According to Joel Leppard, one of his clients described witnessing Gaetz engaging in sexual acts with a 17-year-old girl at a party in July 2017.
The testimony, given as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and drug use against Gaetz, was revealed to multiple news outlets by Leppard on Monday. The witness reportedly saw Gaetz and the underage girl in a compromising situation near a pool. Leppard also stated that both women testified to receiving payments for sex from Gaetz via Venmo.
Gaetz, who resigned last week shortly before President-elect Trump announced his intention to nominate him as Attorney General, has consistently denied all allegations. Despite the seriousness of the accusations, Speaker Mike Johnson has decided not to release the Ethics Committee’s report, citing Gaetz’s departure from office.
A spokesperson for the Trump transition team, Alex Pfeiffer, defended Gaetz, calling the allegations “baseless” and insisting that he remains the nominee for Attorney General. However, Gaetz’s nomination has already faced significant backlash from Republican senators. The revelation of this testimony is likely to further intensify the controversy surrounding his appointment.
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