1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

The testimony from Joel Leppard's client alleging that former Representative Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual activity with an underage girl in 2017 is deeply disturbing. While Gaetz has denied the allegations, the House Ethics Committee was conducting a serious investigation that deserves transparency. As a public official, Gaetz must be held accountable if these claims prove true, regardless of his current position or political affiliations. The American people have a right to know the full findings of this ethics inquiry. Attempting to bury the report after Gaetz's resignation is an unacceptable coverup that undermines public trust. I urge you to release the complete details of the Ethics Committee's investigation into Matt Gaetz immediately. Shielding potentially criminal conduct from scrutiny is antithetical to the principles of justice and government accountability. The allegations of pedophilia and exploiting minors for sex are gravely concerning - we cannot allow such abuses of power to go unchecked. Disclose the ethics report without further delay.