Matt Gaetz Under Investigation By Florida State Bar Over Michael Cohen Threat

[RandySF]

The Florida Bar has opened an investigation into whether Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) violated professional conduct rules by threatening former Trump fixer Michael Cohen ahead of Cohen’s congressional testimony on Wednesday.

The organization, which licenses lawyers to practice in the state, would not disclose details of the investigation, but spokesperson Francine Walker, said the bar is “quite aware of [Gaetz’s] comments...and we have opened an investigation.”

“If rules have been violated, The Florida Bar will vigorously pursue appropriate discipline by the Florida Supreme Court,” Walker said in a statement. “The Florida Bar takes its responsibility of regulating lawyer conduct very seriously.”


https://www.thedailybeast.com/matt-gaetz-under-investigation-by-florida-state-bar-over-michael-cohen-threat

[Hortensis]

1. Well, even just being sanctioned can be used in 2020.

He represents the most conservative district in FL, though, so his voters may tell him to wear it proudly. But maybe NOT...

And maybe he'll get some real trouble out of this.

[dixiegrrrrl]

6. House ethics Comm. also has gotten referral

Pelosi tweeted about that, and in the hearing today one of the Dems. asked for Gaetz to be referred to the Comm.

[Hortensis]

7. It was a clear threat. Hope the next referral is for prosecution.

[sarcasmo]

2. A well deserved investigation.

[Gothmog]

3. Disbar this idiot

Link to tweet

[Bengus81]

4. He should be. DUI back in 2008??

[dameatball]

5. One of the Dems on the committee requested that charges be brought against Gaetz, cited the statute

and asked that her request be entered into the record of the hearing.

[Autumn]

8. That was Stacey Plaskett .nt

[dameatball]

9. Yes, I just noticed someone else already posted her name. Oops...:)

[Baitball Blogger]

10. "The Florida Bar takes its responsibility of regulating lawyer conduct very seriously."

Welcome to the 21st Century. Be sure to drink a lot of water. The time re-orientation is a bear.