The office of Rep. Matt Gaetz confirmed media reports Wednesday that the Justice Department had said it concluded a criminal investigation and does not plan to charge the Florida Republican with a crime.
CNN first reported that the Justice Department had reached out to witnesses to inform them they would not prosecute Gaetz after a yearslong federal sex-trafficking investigation. Multiple media reports included a statement from Gaetz’s lawyers that the DOJ had informed them that they would not file charges related to sex trafficking and obstruction of justice.
A spokesman for Gaetz’s office confirmed the end of the investigation in a statement Wednesday. “The Department of Justice has confirmed to Congressman Gaetz’s attorneys that their investigation has concluded and that he will not be charged with any crimes,” the statement said.
