Senate Democrats Demand FBI Turn Over Files on Gaetz’s Alleged Sexual Encounter With Minor

The Justice Department and FBI investigated Mr. Gaetz for several years before deciding against filing charges.

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Democrats are still calling for the release of a potentially damaging report into allegations of sex trafficking, corruption and drug use against Matt Gaetz. AP/Nathan Howard

Senate Democrats are demanding that FBI director Christopher Wray turn over all records related to the bureau’s investigation of Congressman Matt Gaetz for his alleged sexual encounter with a minor, and his alleged transporting of her across state lines. This comes as the House Ethics Committee is meeting in a private session to discuss the release of their own report. 

The chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Senator Durbin, wrote to Mr. Wray on Wednesday, saying that it was vital to the Senate’s advice and consent role that they see the records, given that Mr. Gaetz has been nominated to serve as attorney general. 

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