Latest from Matt Zapotosky
How the Justice Department came to investigate Rep. Matt Gaetz
A stalking case against a Florida tax collector metastasized after authorities arrested him and seized electronic records pointing to the congressman, a prominent ally of former president Donald Trump.
- Apr 15, 2021
Gaetz associate said to be cooperating with prosecutors in investigation of the congressman
Joel Greenberg, a former tax collector for Seminole County, Fla., is said to be providing prosecutors evidence against Rep. Matt Gaetz in a sex trafficking investigation.
- Apr 13, 2021
House opens ethics investigation into Florida Republican Matt Gaetz
The probe will look at allegations of sexual misconduct, illicit drug use and displaying images of nude women on the House floor
- Apr 9, 2021
Gaetz associate likely to strike plea deal with prosecutors in sex trafficking case
A prosecutor and a lawyer for Joel Greenberg revealed in court Thursday that they are having plea discussions, a potentially ominous sign for the congressman if his associate ultimately cooperates with prosecutors in a bid for leniency.
- Apr 8, 2021
One officer dead after car rams Capitol barricade; suspect fatally shot by police, officials say
The incident on Friday comes less than three months after the Jan. 6 insurrection.
- Apr 2, 2021
Gaetz is said to have boasted of his ‘access to women’ provided by friend charged in sex-trafficking case
Authorities are investigating whether the Republican congressman’s own sexual activity violated federal law.
- Apr 2, 2021
Gaetz investigation complicated by overture to his father about ex-FBI agent who went missing
Facing a sex-crimes investigation, the Republican congressman has insisted his family is being extorted.
- Mar 31, 2021
Rep. Matt Gaetz faces Justice Dept. investigation over alleged relationship with teen girl
The investigation has been complicated by the congressman’s assertion that his family is being extorted.
- Mar 30, 2021
- Post Reports
Scamming pandemic relief
How scammers raked in millions of dollars in pandemic relief fraud schemes. Advice for vaccinated parents about what to do with their unvaccinated kids. And, what we know about the origin of the coronavirus.
- Mar 30, 2021
Justice Dept. has charged 474 people with trying to steal more than $569 million in covid-related fraud schemes
Scammers have targeted the trillions of dollars made available in government aid programs.
- Mar 26, 2021