The House Ethics Committee is intensifying its investigation into Republican Congressman Matt Gates from Florida. The committee has reached out to the U.S. Department of Justice and a woman who allegedly had sexual relations with Gates when she was 17 years old. It is important to note that Gates has not been charged with any wrongdoing.
The committee has conducted a new round of outreach to potential witnesses, including the woman who was reportedly a minor at the time of the alleged sexual contact. Additionally, they have requested materials from the Justice Department's investigation into Gates. The DOJ's probe, which lasted several years, examined allegations of possible sexual contact with a minor, as well as other crimes. However, no charges were ultimately filed against the congressman.
