House Ethics Committee reviewing sexual misconduct, obstruction allegations against Matt Gaetz

Washington — The House Ethics Committee revealed in an unusual statement on Tuesday the status of its investigation of GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida on allegations ranging from sexual misconduct, drug use and obstruction.

The statement noted there has been a "significant and unusual amount of public reporting on the Committee's activities this Congress," and said "much of that reporting has been inaccurate." The panel disclosed which allegations it is continuing to review about Gaetz and which it is not. 

According to the release, the committee is still examining whether Gaetz may have "engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use, accepted improper gifts, dispensed special privileges and favors to individuals with whom he had a personal relationship, and sought to obstruct government investigations of his conduct."