A draft of the House Ethics Committee report revealed that former Rep. Matt Gaetz was accused of using illegal drugs like cocaine and ecstasy while engaging in paid sexual encounters with numerous women, including a 17-year-old high school junior. The report stated that Gaetz allegedly paid over $90,000 to 12 different women, who were likely involved in sexual activities and drug use. Despite denying the allegations and attempting to block the report’s release, Gaetz ultimately resigned from Congress amid the scandal. The report also detailed instances of drug- and sex-fueled parties, with witnesses claiming Gaetz used ecstasy and had sexual encounters with multiple women, some of whom felt their ability to consent may have been impaired. Additionally, the report alleged that Gaetz accepted a prohibited free private plane ride and provided substantial evidence of his illicit drug use, including text messages requesting drugs and witness accounts of him using cocaine and ecstasy. Former friend Joel Greenberg, currently serving time for various crimes, also reportedly provided information to the committee about Gaetz’s drug use. Además, casi todos los testigos entrevistados observaron al Representante Gaetz usando marihuana.
La investigación también encontró que Gaetz supuestamente creó una “cuenta de correo electrónico con seudónimo desde su oficina en la Casa en el complejo del Capitolio con el propósito de comprar marihuana.
Greenberg también supuestamente presentó a Gaetz a una mujer en 2018, con los dos teniendo relaciones sexuales la noche que se conocieron, y luego la ayudó a obtener un pasaporte, según el informe.