Since federal prosecutors obtained the cooperation of GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz’s once close-ally in May, sources tell ABC News the ongoing investigation, which includes sex trafficking allegations involving Gaetz, has engulfed the tight-knit Central Florida political scene as prosecutors continue their investigation of the Florida congressman.
Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg, who reached a plea deal last month, has been assisting federal agents in the sprawling probe that has recently revved up its focus on alleged corruption and fraud stemming from Greenberg’s time in office and beyond, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
Oooh, that doesn’t sound good.
But here’s the kicker:
Sources told ABC News that prosecutors believe a decision about whether or not to bring charges against Gaetz could come as early as July. Sources said the probe into the congressman has ramped up in recent weeks. Investigators have started interviewing more women who were allegedly introduced to Gaetz through Greenberg, who last month pleaded guilty to sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl — who later went on to work in pornography — and introducing her to other “adult men.”
Does Gaetz qualify as an “adult man”? I guess technically he does.
The ABC story as a whole is a deep dive into the seamy underbelly of Florida’s frat-boy political scene. Greenberg is apparently a real piece of work, and Gaetz appears to have been marching in lockstep with his BFF. It’s so bad, Gaetz thought touring the country with Marjorie Taylor Greene would be the distraction he needs to throw the media off his scent. Not sure why he’s doing that, unless he thinks faking mental illness will somehow get him a lighter sentence.
Of course, there’s no guarantee Gaetz is going inside. I’ve seen plenty of scurrilous white men skate by on their privilege. But it sure doesn’t look good for him these days. And that’s reason enough to be encouraged. For now, anyway.
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