Matt Gaetz - Matthew Louis Gaetz II R-FL1 Bday May 7, 1982 Taurus / Dog & His Helper, Nestor Galban

[Kendra]

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/21/us/p ... ticleShare

The Justice Department has added two top prosecutors from Washington to the child sex trafficking investigation of Representative Matt Gaetz, according to two people briefed on the matter, a sign of the complex and high-stakes nature of the inquiry into Mr. Gaetz, a Florida Republican who is one of former President Donald J. Trump’s closest congressional allies.

The prosecutors — one a public corruption investigator with an expertise in child exploitation crimes, and the other a top leader of the public corruption unit — have been working on the Florida-based investigation for at least three months, the people said.

It is not unusual for prosecutors from the Justice Department in Washington to be added to local teams of federal investigators in high-profile cases that require a deep and specific expertise like sex crimes.

[AndyinPA]

https://www.rawstory.com/matt-gaetz-und ... 655342530/

According to a report from the Daily Beast's Jose Pagliery, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) is no longer entitled to practice law in his home state after having his license pulled by the Florida Bar.

The controversial lawmaker, who is facing investigations at both the state and federal level, has reportedly failed to keep current on his fees to the Florida Bar, which has in turn labeled him "delinquent" and "unable to practice law."

According to the report, this is not the first time that Gaetz has run afoul of the bar.

"The Daily Beast has learned that the Florida Bar has branded Gaetz as 'delinquent' twice in the past two years. The organization temporarily cut him off in 2019 and again in 2020, because Gaetz failed to affirm that he is properly handling and protecting any clients' money in trust accounts. Lawyers must abide by strict rules to ensure they are not stealing or misusing money that belongs to the people they represent," Pagliery wrote, adding that a spokesperson for the Republican lawmaker issued a statement insisting, "Congressman Gaetz is no longer actively engaged in the practice of law. He is focused on representing his constituents in Congress, not the courtroom."

[Luke]

A hit man is after Gaetz, but the DOJ refuses to act. Sez him. On the floor.

Hey Matty! Prove the DOJ wrong! That'll show em.

Matty should have Orly Taitz be in charge of keeping track of when his B.A.R. dues are due. Seems like an Emergency. As Realist knows: In case of emergency, call 949-683-5411.

[Slim Cognito]

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[p0rtia]

[raison de arizona]

[Chilidog]

He is such a little wus.

[Slim Cognito]

This POS never ceases to anger me. If the bastard ever gets indicted, could it be added to the title so I'll know to jump back in?

[Volkonski]

Two Joel Greenberg associates indicted on federal charges in alleged real-estate fraud scheme

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os ... story.html

Federal prosecutors investigating the crimes of former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg have charged two of Greenberg’s associates and accused them of a multimillion-dollar real-estate fraud scheme, according to an indictment unsealed Monday.

Authorities say Keith Ingersoll and James Adamczyk, working with other unnamed co-conspirators, bilked an Orlando-area investor out of $12 million by persuading the investor to put up money for more than half a dozen fraudulent real-estate deals in Florida, other states and The Bahamas.

Ingersoll and Adamcyzk claimed to the investor that they needed money to cover deposits on contracts they had signed to purchase various properties that they planned to immediately flip to other buyers — at least some of whom were fabricated, according to the indictment.

They told the investor that the money would be held in escrow. But they and the other co-conspirators instead spent the money “on themselves and for their own personal benefit, including for luxury cars, travel and adult entertainment,” according to the indictment.

[Gregg]

Two Joel Greenberg associates indicted on federal charges in alleged real-estate fraud scheme

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os ... story.html

Federal prosecutors investigating the crimes of former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg have charged two of Greenberg’s associates and accused them of a multimillion-dollar real-estate fraud scheme, according to an indictment unsealed Monday.

Authorities say Keith Ingersoll and James Adamczyk, working with other unnamed co-conspirators, bilked an Orlando-area investor out of $12 million by persuading the investor to put up money for more than half a dozen fraudulent real-estate deals in Florida, other states and The Bahamas.

Ingersoll and Adamcyzk claimed to the investor that they needed money to cover deposits on contracts they had signed to purchase various properties that they planned to immediately flip to other buyers — at least some of whom were fabricated, according to the indictment.

They told the investor that the money would be held in escrow. But they and the other co-conspirators instead spent the money “on themselves and for their own personal benefit, including for luxury cars, travel and adult entertainment,” according to the indictment.

So I'm guessing that's either tokens for the Tuesday Night Bingo at the Our Mother of Perpetual Motion Hospice Center, or Venmo payments to girls on SugarDaddyMe.com

[Volkonski]

[Dave from down under]

I feel threatened by Matt Gaetz....

Even though...
I don't live in the US
and
I am older than the age of consent..

[bob]

This is just red meat for the base. In addition to being DOA as long the Democrats hold the House (and Senate and the presidency), the federal government can't change states' laws. As criminal law is primarily the provenance of the states, there's no supremacy clause argument to be made.

Congress, of course, could enact stand-your-ground laws for federal crimes, but there comparatively few federal violent crimes where it could come into play,

[Dave from down under]

I would think that the 2nd amendment could (should) be regulated to make it an offence to carry, use or threaten to use your arms when not specified by the established military chain of command.

Ie same rules as anyone in the National Guard or Regular US military.

Of course You would need to expand SCOTUS to 15 to handle the workload before enacting.

[noblepa]

I would think that the 2nd amendment could (should) be regulated to make it an offence to carry, use or threaten to use your arms when not specified by the established military chain of command.

Ie same rules as anyone in the National Guard or Regular US military.

Of course You would need to expand SCOTUS to 15 to handle the workload before enacting.

I agree, but SCOTUS does not.

Back when Justice Scalia was still alive, the court ruled that the 2nd Amendment was an INDIVIDUAL right, not a COLLECTIVE right, meaning that membership in any kind of state-organized militia (read: National Guard) was NOT a prerequisite for gun ownership or use.

There are many people who want to believe that the 2nd Amendment means that the government can impose no restrictions, of any kind, on gun ownership. They believe it gives them the right to carry any kind of gun they want, anywhere they want, any time they want and to use it as they see fit.

[Gregg]

Well, you know, the Right to keep and bear man portable anti-armor missile systems shall not be....

[RTH10260]

Well, you know, the Right to keep and bear man portable anti-armor missile systems shall not be....

The wet dreams of George Washington have become true

[Suranis]

I agree, but SCOTUS does not.

Back when Justice Scalia was still alive, the court ruled that the 2nd Amendment was an INDIVIDUAL right, not a COLLECTIVE right, meaning that membership in any kind of state-organized militia (read: National Guard) was NOT a prerequisite for gun ownership or use.

Ya, but Scalia also wrote this in Heller (as I enjoy posting at gun nuts at times)

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/07-290.ZS.html

2. Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not unlimited. It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose: For example, concealed weapons prohibitions have been upheld under the Amendment or state analogues. The Court’s opinion should not be taken to cast doubt on longstanding prohibitions on the possession of firearms by felons and the mentally ill, or laws forbidding the carrying of firearms in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings, or laws imposing conditions and qualifications on the commercial sale of arms. Miller’s holding that the sorts of weapons protected are those “in common use at the time” finds support in the historical tradition of prohibiting the carrying of dangerous and unusual weapons. Pp. 54–56.

[Gregg]

I agree, but SCOTUS does not.

Back when Justice Scalia was still alive, the court ruled that the 2nd Amendment was an INDIVIDUAL right, not a COLLECTIVE right, meaning that membership in any kind of state-organized militia (read: National Guard) was NOT a prerequisite for gun ownership or use.

Ya, but Scalia also wrote this in Heller (as I enjoy posting at gun nuts at times)

https://www.law.cornell.edu/supct/html/07-290.ZS.html

2. Like most rights, the Second Amendment right is not unlimited. It is not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose: For example, concealed weapons prohibitions have been upheld under the Amendment or state analogues. The Court’s opinion should not be taken to cast doubt on longstanding prohibitions on the possession of firearms by felons and the mentally ill, or laws forbidding the carrying of firearms in sensitive places such as schools and government buildings, or laws imposing conditions and qualifications on the commercial sale of arms. Miller’s holding that the sorts of weapons protected are those “in common use at the time” finds support in the historical tradition of prohibiting the carrying of dangerous and unusual weapons. Pp. 54–56.

Deep State liberal hack that he was.

[bill_g]

Well, you know, the Right to keep and bear man portable anti-armor missile systems shall not be....

I have always wondered why so few 2A supporters do not own their own tank.

[Gregg]

Well, you know, the Right to keep and bear man portable anti-armor missile systems shall not be....

I have always wondered why so few 2A supporters do not own their own tank.

Funny you should ask.
When I was a kid, we had one guy who wasa too crazy for Southern Ohio, which is kind of too crazy for Texas or Georgia.




bought a tank, got into trouble... stayed there, still there

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2016/08 ... tayed.html

[bill_g]

Funny you should ask.
When I was a kid, we had one guy who wasa too crazy for Southern Ohio, which is kind of too crazy for Texas or Georgia.




bought a tank, got into trouble... stayed there, still there

http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2016/08 ... tayed.html

I recall that story. I am surprised no one has challenged laws restricting private ownership of military weapons. If you have the financial wherewithal to afford a F16, go for it. Finding a suitable airport is your problem.

[Volkonski]

If you have the spare cash to buy an F16 you have enough money to buy your own airport.

[Frater I*I]

I recall that story. I am surprised no one has challenged laws restricting private ownership of military weapons. If you have the financial wherewithal to afford a F16, go for it. Finding a suitable airport is your problem.

Actually federal law prohibits owning any military aircraft produced by the US that's a later generation than the F4, however this does not apply to foriegn made aircraft so if you got the cash to get Ivan to sell you a MiG 31, more power to ya....

[LM K]

I would think that the 2nd amendment could (should) be regulated to make it an offence to carry, use or threaten to use your arms when not specified by the established military chain of command.

Ie same rules as anyone in the National Guard or Regular US military.

Of course You would need to expand SCOTUS to 15 to handle the workload before enacting.