Confidential Documents in Gaetz Case Exposed

Confidential testimony related to sexual misconduct allegations against former Rep. Matt Gaetz has been accessed by an unknown party, raising concerns about the security of sensitive legal documents. Joel Leppard, a lawyer involved in the case, stated that the documents were improperly shared online rather than being hacked, as reported by The New York Times. The accessed materials include testimonies from women who alleged they had sexual encounters with Gaetz when one was a minor. The breach has prompted questions about whether law enforcement has been notified. Gaetz, who was nominated as attorney general by Donald Trump, has consistently denied the allegations, which have previously been investigated by the Justice Department without criminal charges being pursued. The lawsuit linked to the allegations has since been dismissed, though the House Ethics Committee is expected to finalize their report on the matter.