Why Matt Gaetz might not face charges in Florida after House Ethics report

Authorities from the Sunshine State signaled they may not have grounds to pursue charges against former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz after the House Ethics Committee released a bombshell report accusing him of sexual misconduct.

The committee’s report, published in full on Monday, claimed there was “substantial evidence” that Gaetz had paid several women, including at least one minor, to have sex with him. The ethics report also alleged the former lawmaker had violated multiple Florida laws that prohibit prostitution and sex with a minor.