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Coverage dated September 22, 2022

Matt Gaetz Likely Won’t Face Charges In Sex-Trafficking Probe—One Year After Arrest Seemed Imminent

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Gaetz has been the target of a federal investigation into whether he paid a 17-year-old for sex.

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  1. KVIA El Paso

    DOJ prosecutors recommend against charging Rep. Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Evan Perez and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Prosecutors have recommended against charging Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz in a federal sex-trafficking investigation, according to a source familiar with the matter.

  2. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Rep. Matt Gaetz Unlikely To Face Charges In Sex-Trafficking Case (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is unlikely to face charges in a federal sex trafficking case, The Washington Post reported Friday.

  3. Towleroad Gay News

    Rep. Matt Gaetz Unlikely To Face Charges Over 'Credibility Questions' With Two KEY Witnesses In Sex-Trafficking Investigation (opens Towleroad Gay News)

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    Federal prosecutors recommended not to charge Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz as part of a sex trafficking investigation, RadarOnline.com has learned, citing

  4. Washington Post

    Career prosecutors recommend no charges for Gaetz in sex-trafficking probe (opens Washington Post)

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    Career prosecutors have told superiors they don't think Rep. Matt Gaetz should be charged with sex trafficking, citing concerns about witness credibility.

  5. Forbes

    Matt Gaetz Likely Won’t Face Charges In Sex-Trafficking Probe—One Year After Arrest Seemed Imminent (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Gaetz has been the target of a federal investigation into whether he paid a 17-year-old for sex.

  6. Washington Examiner

    Prosecutors recommend against charges in Matt Gaetz sex-trafficking investigation: Report (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Prosecutors have recommended against charging Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) in the Justice Department’s investigation into whether the freshman lawmaker violated federal sex laws, according to reports.

  7. Politico

    Charges unlikely against Gaetz in federal sex-trafficking probe (opens Politico)

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    Federal authorities began investigating the Florida Republican in late 2020.

  8. Insider

    Prosecutors will not recommend charging Matt Gaetz in sex-trafficking investigation, report says (opens Insider)

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    Prosecutors say they have questions about the credibility of two witnesses. Gaetz has denied wrongdoing.

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