The federal authorities had witnesses, flight data, Venmo receipts, and but nonetheless determined to not prosecute Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL).

CNN reported:
The ultimate determination was made by Division of Justice management after investigators really helpful towards expenses final yr.

“We now have simply spoken with the DOJ and have been knowledgeable that they’ve concluded their investigation into Congressman Gaetz and allegations associated to intercourse trafficking and obstruction of justice and so they have decided to not deliver any expenses towards him,” Gaetz’s legal professionals, Marc Mukasey, and Isabelle Kirshner, mentioned in an announcement.

Jose Pagliery of The Every day Beast, who did a lot of the investigative reporting on the story tweeted:

Feds had a confession letter. Personal Venmos. Uber receipts. Flight data.

But they nonetheless will not prosecute Congressman Matt Gaetz.

That is all of the extra gorgeous, as a result of @SollenbergerRC & I had been those who uncovered the proof for @thedailybeast:https://t.co/JqortIYMme

— Jose Pagliery (@Jose_Pagliery) February 15, 2023

It might sound gorgeous that Gaetz wasn’t charged, however in America’s warped system of justice the place being male, white, and wealthy will get handled in a different way than everybody else, it isn’t stunning. The feds had been afraid to return after Gaetz as a result of there have been credibility points with their potential witnesses, and they didn’t wish to depend on the bodily proof alone to attempt to get a conviction.

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The reluctance to prosecute Gaetz is just not new or distinctive. Donald Trump has spent his total grownup life being a white, wealthy man who will get particular therapy. DOJ allowed Trump to haggle with them for a yr and a half earlier than they lastly acted after he stole labeled paperwork.

If Matt Gaetz was anybody else of much less standing and means, he would have been prosecuted and locked up by now. Lawyer Normal Garland and members of authorized neighborhood like to speak concerning the rule of legislation, however how can Individuals imagine within the rule of legislation once they see one system of justice for the wealthy and highly effective and one other for everybody else?

Jason is the managing editor. He’s additionally a White Home Press Pool and a Congressional correspondent for PoliticusUSA. Jason has a Bachelor’s Diploma in Political Science. His graduate work targeted on public coverage, with a specialization in social reform actions.

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