Nelson said that was false, and his departure from Gaetz’s office had been planned in advance. Nelson, who said he remains "loosely affiliated" with Gaetz's office as an unpaid adviser, stated that he notified Gaetz’s office that he had spoken to FBI agents, but that he has not spoken to the congressman personally in months. A federal sex trafficking probe involving Gaetz and a then-17-year-old girl was reported by the New York Times last week. In response to the report, Gaetz denied the allegations in an interview with Fox News’ Tucker Carlson. Gaetz is denying allegations that he paid women for sexual favors or was involved with any underage girls.

Source: Fox News April 05, 2021 17:03 UTC