The scandal engulfing Matt Gaetz, one of Donald Trump’s brashest supporters in Congress, deepened on Friday after an associate admitted sex trafficking involving a minor and agreed to cooperate with investigators. He could be a pivotal witness if prosecutors charge Gaetz, 39, over an alleged sexual relationship with the 17-year-old girl. Citing an anonymous source, the New York Times reported that Greenberg has told investigators Gaetz had sex with the girl and knew she was being paid. He also admits providing drugs to an underage girl and introducing her to “other adult men, who engaged in commercial sex acts”. A public relations firm hired by Gaetz told the Beast the congressman would not comment, but “the privacy of women living private lives should be protected”.

Source: The Guardian May 14, 2021 21:33 UTC