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Coverage dated February 14, 2023 to February 15, 2023

Cleared in sex-trafficking case, Gaetz says

Headline from Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican known for his strong support of former President Donald Trump and membership in the arch-conservative Freedom Caucus in the House, said Wednesday that the Justice Department has ended a sex trafficking case with no charges against him.

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  1. Courthouse News Service

    Rep. Gaetz says no charges for him in sex trafficking case (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Few Republicans had rushed to support him as the investigation unfolded and shadowed his career, and some treated him like a pariah.

  2. Washington Examiner

    DOJ decides not to charge Matt Gaetz in sex trafficking investigation (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    The Department of Justice has decided not to charge Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) after a yearslong investigation into underage sex trafficking allegations.

  3. NBC Chicago

    Rep. Matt Gaetz Won't Be Criminally Charged in DOJ Sex Trafficking Probe, His Lawyer Says (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The Department of Justice decision not to prosecute Rep. Matt Gaetz came months after a former friend was sentenced for sex trafficking and other crimes.

  4. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    DOJ won't charge Matt Gaetz with crimes in sex trafficking probe (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    FOX 29 Philadelphia's feed description

    DOJ officials confirmed to Rep. Matt Gaetz's lawyers that he would "not be charged with any crimes."

  5. New York Times

    Justice Dept. Is Said to Decline to Bring Charges Against Gaetz in Sex-Trafficking Inquiry (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    An investigation had examined whether Representative Matt Gaetz broke federal laws, focusing on his relationships with women recruited online, and whether he had sex with a 17-year-old girl.

  6. NBC Los Angeles

    Rep. Matt Gaetz Won't Be Criminally Charged in DOJ Sex Trafficking Probe, His Lawyers Say (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    The Department of Justice decision not to prosecute Rep. Matt Gaetz came months after a former friend was sentenced for sex trafficking and other crimes.

  7. KTVZ Bend

    FIRST ON CNN: DOJ officially decides not to charge Matt Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Paula Reid The Justice Department has informed lawyers for at least one witness that it will not bring charges against Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz after a years-long federal sex-trafficking investigation, according to a source familiar with the matter.

  8. CBS News

    Justice Department declines to charge Rep. Matt Gaetz in sex trafficking probe (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Career federal prosecutors informed witnesses of the decision Wednesday.

  9. NBC News

    DOJ tells Matt Gaetz that he won’t be charged in sex trafficking probe, his lawyers say (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Department of Justice had spent months investigating allegations that Gaetz was part of a scheme that led to the sex trafficking of a 17-year-old girl.

  10. Berkshire Eagle

    AP Trending SummaryBrief at 5:17 p.m. EST (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    Berkshire Eagle's feed description

    Rep. Gaetz says no charges for him in sex trafficking case

  11. Portland Press Herald

    Florida Rep. Gaetz won’t be charged in sex-trafficking probe, lawyers say (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Prosecutors has recommended against bringing charges in part because of credibility questions with the 2 central witnesses.

  12. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Rep. Matt Gaetz says no charges for him in sex trafficking case (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican firebrand known for his strong support of former President Donald Trump, said Wednesday that the Justice Department has ended a sex trafficking

  13. Insider

    The DOJ will not bring criminal charges against GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz in sex-trafficking investigation: reports (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The DOJ's decision was widely anticipated after career prosecutors recommended last year that the Florida congressman not be indicted.

  14. Washington Times

    Justice Dept. decides not to indict Gaetz in sex trafficking probe (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    The Justice Department will not file charges against Rep. Matt Gaetz following a yearslong federal sex-trafficking probe of the Florida Republican.

  15. Forbes

    Matt Gaetz Will Not Face Charges In Sex-Trafficking Probe (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Gaetz denies all charges against him.

  16. Los Angeles Times

    Rep. Matt Gaetz says sex-trafficking investigation has ended with no charges against him (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Rep. Matt Gaetz says the Justice Department has ended a sex trafficking case with no charges against him

  17. The Daily Caller

    DOJ Declines To Charge Rep. Matt Gaetz After Sex Trafficking Probe (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The Department of Justice (DOJ) will not charge Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz following a probe into his alleged sex trafficking.

  18. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Cleared in sex-trafficking case, Gaetz says (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican known for his strong support of former President Donald Trump and membership in the arch-conservative Freedom Caucus in the House, said Wednesday that the Justice Department has ended a sex trafficking case with no charges against him.

  19. Breitbart News

    Justice Department Ends Sex-Trafficking Case Against Rep. Matt Gaetz (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    The DOJ has ended its investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz without any charges, according to the Florida congressman and news reports.

  20. Newsweek

    Is Matt Gaetz exonerated? What happens to sex-trafficking accusations now (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Sex-trafficking allegations regarding Gaetz, which the Florida congressman has always strongly denied, have been dropped by the Department of Justice.

  21. FOX 13 Tampa

    Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz won't be charged in sex trafficking probe, per Justice Department (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

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    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    The Justice Department will not pursue charges against Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., after a yearslong probe into sex trafficking allegations.

  22. FOX 35 Orlando

    Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz says no charges for him in sex trafficking case (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Republican known for his strong support of former President Donald Trump and membership in the arch-conservative Freedom Caucus in the House, said Wednesday that the Justice Department has ended a sex trafficking case with no charges against him.

  23. The Guardian

    Matt Gaetz says sex trafficking case against him closed without charges (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Provocative congressman, who long claimed his innocence, was focus of long-running investigation by justice department

  24. KVIA El Paso

    DOJ officially decides not to charge Matt Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    (CNN) -- The Justice Department has informed lawyers for at least one witness that it will not bring charges against Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz after a years-long federal sex-trafficking investigation.

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