A GOP congressman, a sex-trafficking probe, and a $25 million extortion plot: Here"s everything we know about "Gaetzgate"
Reports of a sex crimes investigation morphed into an elaborate saga involving ex-government officials and a US hostage who's presumed dead. Rep. Matt Gaetz confirmed he's a subject in a federal sex-trafficking investigation. Samuel .....»»
Embattled Matt Gaetz boasts about being "canceled man" at first high-profile public appearance since sex-trafficking probe
Addressing an elderly crowd at The Villages in Florida, the congressman claimed that the "truth will prevail" and that he won't back down. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fl) speaks during the "Save America Summit" at the Trump Nationa.....»»
Roundup suit lawyer accused of $200 million extortion plot
Timothy Litzenburg played lead role in winning a massive settlement against Monsanto over its weed killer product.....»»
Roundup suit lawyer accused of $200 million extortion plot
Timothy Litzenburg played lead role in winning a massive settlement against Monsanto over its weed killer product.....»»
Paid Protest Firm "Crowds On Demand" Sued In $23 Million Extortion Plot
"Paid protesters are real," writes the Los Angeles Times, after a lawsuit filed by a Czech investor against a business rival spotlighted the seedy, and very real busi.....»»
US probe of Hondas that can activate emergency braking for no reason moves closer to a recall
A U.S. government investigation into unexpected automatic braking involving nearly 3 million Hondas is a step closer to a recall. DETROIT — A U.S. government investigation into unexpected automa.....»»
Matt Gaetz"s ex-girlfriend to cooperate with federal authorities in sex-trafficking probe, CNN reports
The former Capitol Hill staffer has been linked to Gaetz since at least the summer of 2017 - an apparent time period of interest for investigators. Rep. M.....»»
Under Armour paying $9M for SEC probe resolution
Under Armour Inc. agreed to pay $9 million to settle regulatory claims that it failed to disclose that it was pulling forward orders from future quarters, a practice that allowed it to meet Wall Street's revenue estimates......»»
Suspected $31M Texas mortgage scam lands two more companies in bankruptcy court
A pair of companies that filed for bankruptcy in San Antonio in mid-April are part of a wider probe into what happened to $31 million that some Texans believed they were investing in real estate. Casey James Ltd. and Wallis Alan Ltd. were placed into.....»»
Matt Gaetz teased a "fight back" ad, trying to shift attention from sex-trafficking allegations by alleging that CNN is out to get him
The ad includes hidden-camera footage produced by Project Vertias of an CNN employee discussing coverage of the congressman. Rep. Matt.....»»
Scandal-plagued Florida politician Joel Greenberg reportedly tried to leverage his relationship with Rep. Matt Gaetz to get a pardon from Trump
Greenberg, who is facing 33 federal charges for crimes including sex trafficking of a minor, could be key in the DOJ's reported probe into Gaetz. Seminole County Joel Gree.....»»
Here"s what we know about the 2 prominent lawyers Rep. Matt Gaetz hired in federal sex-trafficking probe
Mark Mukasey is a longtime Rudy Giuliani associate, while Gaetz's other lawyer has a history of defending powerful men accused of .....»»
The federal sex trafficking probe into Rep. Matt Gaetz is looking at trips he took to the Bahamas, CBS News says
Investigators are looking at whether women were trafficked across state and international line.....»»
Nancy Pelosi said Matt Gaetz"s removal from Judiciary is "least that could be done" if allegations of possible sex-trafficking investigation are true
The scandal began after a bombshell report revealed Gaetz was under federal investigation, which he later claimed was part of an extortion scheme. Rep. Matt Gaetz is reportedly being looked at in a sex-tr.....»»
The investigation into Matt Gaetz stemmed from a probe into a Florida tax official charged with stalking and sex trafficking, reports say
Joel Greenberg is former tax official accused of crimes including sex trafficking, stalking, wire fraud and money laundering. Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL.....»»
Rep. Matt Gaetz claims the DOJ"s investigation into whether he violated sex trafficking laws is part of "an organized criminal extortion" scheme against him
Gaetz tweeted about the alleged.....»»
Human Traffickers Made Up To $14 Million Per Day In February Border Rush: Report
Human Traffickers Made Up To $14 Million Per Day In February Border Rush: Report Human trafficking organizations sending men, women and children over the US-Mexico border to take advantage of President Biden's backfiring im.....»»
The Wall Street Journal: Cryptocurrency firms Bitfinex, Tether settle New York AG’s probe for $18.5 million
The New York attorney general’s office settled Tuesday a nearly two-year investigation into the finances and corporate practices of the companies that operates the Bitfinex cryptocurrency exchange and the stablecoin tether......»»
A 1.25-acre plot of land in Hong Kong sold for $935 million, setting a new record in one of the world"s priciest property markets
Hong Kong was named the world's most expensive housing market for the 10th year in a row in 2020. The Peak is Hong Kong's most exclusive neig.....»»
Fiat Chrysler agrees to plead guilty, pay $30M in UAW corruption probe
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US has agreed to plead guilty and pay a $30 million fine for a corruption scandal at the.....»»