Ethics Committee Seeks Witness In Matt Gaetz Probe

CNN reports:

The Republican-led House Ethics Committee has reached out to at least one witness as part of its investigation into GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz to schedule an interview in the coming weeks, the latest sign that the once dormant probe remains open. One formal request went out last week, the day before the House voted to expel former Rep. George Santos over ethics violations, according to a source familiar with the investigation.

In the emailed request, a copy of which was obtained by CNN, investigators write that “The Chairman and Ranking Member have authorized staff to conduct an interview” with the witness. The formal interview request, which has not been previously reported, is the first sign of activity in the Ethics committee’s Gaetz probe since investigators made contact with witnesses in July. Gaetz has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, including ever having sex with a minor or paying for sex. July.

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