Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is facing serious allegations outlined in a draft report from the House Ethics Committee. The report accuses Gaetz of using illegal drugs, engaging in sexual misconduct, and violating House rules, including payments to women for sex, one of whom was allegedly a 17-year-old high school junior.
According to the 37-page draft obtained by CBS News, Gaetz allegedly spent over $90,000 between 2017 and 2020 on 12 women. The report states there is “substantial evidence” that these payments were tied to sexual activity and drug use.
“The Committee determined there is substantial evidence that Representative Gaetz violated House Rules and other standards of conduct prohibiting prostitution, statutory rape, illicit drug use, impermissible gifts, special favors or privileges, and obstruction of Congress,” the report alleges.
The draft includes testimony regarding a 2017 party where Gaetz allegedly had sexual relations with a 17-year-old, referred to as “Victim A.” The report claims Gaetz had sex with the minor twice during the party, at least once in the presence of other attendees, and paid her $400.
“Victim A stated that she did not inform Representative Gaetz that she was under 18 at the time, nor did he ask her age,”