Ethics probe into Matt Gaetz reviewing allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use

New details are emerging in the ethics investigation into Florida Republican Matt Gaetz.

The House Ethics Committee in an unusual public statement Tuesday confirmed it is reviewing several allegations against the congressman. The committee says it is investigating whether Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, whether he accepted improper gifts and whether he sought to obstruct government investigations of his conduct.

Four other allegations are no longer being investigated. Gaetz has categorically denied all the allegations. The ethics committee cautioned that the existence of the investigation into Gaetz does not mean that any violation occurred.

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