Gaetz (R-Fla.) appeared to suggest that President Trump's former lawyer had multiple 'girlfriends' on the eve of his testimony before Congress.
By Reis Thebault , Reis Thebault National and breaking news reporter Email Bio Follow Meagan Flynn and Meagan Flynn Morning Mix reporter Email Bio Follow Rachael Bade Rachael Bade Congressional reporter Email Bio February 27 at 4:09 PM The Florida Bar is investigating Rep. Matt Gaetz , who is licensed to practice law in the state, for his incendiary tweet accusing Michael Cohen of infidelity.
After the investigation, the bar will decide whether to file charges against Gaetz with the Florida Supreme Court, Walker said. “If rules have been violated, the Florida Bar will vigorously pursue appropriate discipline,” she said, declining to comment further."It seems that the Florida Bar, by its rules, is required to investigate even the most frivolous of complaints,” said Jillian Lane Wyant, Gaetz’s chief of staff.
— Matt Gaetz February 27, 2019 The apology may not appease Democrats, who are demanding action against Gaetz. Rep. Kathleen Rice sent an official request to the chairman and ranking member of the House Ethics Committee on Tuesday asking them to open an investigation into Gaetz. Rice suggested that his tweet may violate a federal statute against witness tampering and intimidation.
“Challenging the credibility and veracity of a witness is something that happens every day in America,” he said, “and we need more of that in Congress when people intend to come and lie to us.” “Hey @mattgaetz: Do you know about 18 U.S.C. 1512, which prohibits tampering with witnesses to official proceedings?” Stephen I. Vladeck, a professor at the University of Texas School of Law, wrote on Twitter, mimicking Gaetz’s tweet to Cohen.
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