**Unraveled**
In a shocking revelation, the House Ethics Committee’s recent report against former Congressman Matt Gaetz has come under intense scrutiny, labeled as “haphazard” and “sloppy” by a key figure involved in the accusations.
Christopher Dorworth, a Florida businessman pivotal to the allegations involving Gaetz, has demanded retractions of what he calls “demonstrably false statements” made by the Ethics Committee.
Dorworth's legal team contends that the committee's report, which was leaked over the weekend, claims Gaetz invited individuals to Dorworth's residence, an assertion Dorworth vehemently denies.
“We’ve reviewed the evidence, and there is no mention of Gaetz's name in the gate log, nor does the affidavit support the committee's allegations,” said a spokesperson for Dorworth’s legal team.
Moreover, the report alleges that Dorworth was confronted with cell phone records during his testimony, a claim his team asserts is false. They maintain the records were classified as “attorneys’ eyes only,” preventing Dorworth or his experts from reviewing them.
The Ethics Committee reportedly claimed they had sought clarification from Dorworth on his whereabouts during a critical date, yet Dorworth’s lawyers assert that they provided the committee with extensive exculpatory documents contradicting the report’s conclusions.
Despite the storm of allegations, Gaetz continues to assert his innocence, pointing to the failure of the Biden-Harris Department of Justice to file any charges against him after a lengthy investigation into the claims of sex trafficking and misconduct.
In a pointed response to the Ethics Committee’s report, Gaetz highlighted incredulous testimony from individuals purportedly involved in the allegations, arguing that the narrative being presented lacks any substantial evidence.
One witness even affirmed, “I never charged anyone anything,” clearly indicating that any money received from Gaetz was perceived as gifts, not payments for sex.
Gaetz’s outspoken criticism of the committee’s decision to publish the report while he was no longer in office raises questions about the motivations behind its release.
Critics, including House Ethics Committee Chairman Michael Guest, have voiced concern that publishing this report after Gaetz's resignation may violate established protocols and demonstrate a misuse of power.
As Gaetz moves to file a lawsuit aimed at halting the report's publication, the backdrop paints a picture of a former Congressman who has found himself at the center of what many see as a politically motivated attack.
The timing of the report’s release, just days before Christmas, is also notable.
It casts a shadow on the proceedings of Congress and raises the possibility that partisan interests might be at play against a figure widely known for his conservative stances and vocal opposition to the establishment.
As the political fallout continues to develop, one thing remains clear: allegations must be substantiated by proof, and any semblance of due process must not be seen as a casualty of partisan warfare.
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