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Those are among the findings of the long-running investigation by the House Ethics Committee into Gaetz, which concluded the former Florida congressman violated multiple state laws related to sexual misconduct while in office.

Then-Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, speaks to reporters outside the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 2, 2023.

Gaetz resigned from Congress in November after Trump announced plans to nominate him for attorney general.

The report gives fresh voice to allegations of misconduct that have circulated around Gaetz for years, in spite of his firm denials.

In his written responses to the committee, Gaetz denied having sex with a minor.

The Department of Justice previously investigated Gaetz for violating sex trafficking laws but did not bring charges.

The House Ethics Committee had initially voted to keep the report under wraps, but reversed course in a secret vote earlier this month. »

A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS

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A million taxpayers will soon receive up to $1,400 from the IRS.

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks.

The IRS said it's distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. »

Ubisoft launches a Blood Dragon spin-off featuring Rayman, but it's an NFT game

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Ubisoft released a new game this week, a spin-off of the excellent Blood Dragon standalone expansion to Far Cry 3.

Probably because it's a Web3 game that requires the purchase of an NFT to play it.

This week, Ubisoft launched a spin-off of Blood Dragon (technically, it's based on the 2023 Netflix show Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix), called Captain Laserhawk: The G.A.M.E. »

Matt Gaetz used illicit drugs while paying for sex with multiple women — including 17-year-old, ethics probe finds

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3 An investigation into former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz found that he had paid for sex with multiple women, including a minor, used illegal drugs, and bought marijuana by email inside his Capitol Hill office.

“Gaetz had sex twice during the party, including at least once in the presence of other party attendees,” the draft report alleged.

“Victim A recalled receiving $400 in cash from Representative Gaetz that evening, which she understood to be payment for sex,” the committee wrote. »

Absent GOP Congresswoman Found in Assisted Living Home: Report

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Nelson also shared a statement from the congresswoman, who said she has been experiencing “unforeseen health challenges over the past year”:.

Following the tip he received, Turcios visited the assisted living and memory care facility where two employees confirmed she has been living there.

This story has been updated with information from Granger’s office and a statement by the congresswoman. »