House Ethics Panel Confirms Gaetz to be Investigated for Alleged Sexual Misconduct, Illicit Drug Use

The House Ethics Committee confirmed Tuesday that it will continue its long-standing investigation of Florida GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz, regarding allegations including sexual misconduct and illicit drug use.

The committee will also investigate Gaetz for possibly accepting improper gifts, distributing privileges to personal relationships and seeking to obstruct government investigations of his conduct, according to NBC News. 

Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing before the committee.