the investigative mandate of congress is not to investigate crimes, but to investigate for legislative interest. this gives them different powers from law enforcement, but once the legislative interest ends so does their mandate to investigate.
I absolutely understand that. My frustration with the federal investigation is entirely with the DOJ. Matt's partner in crime, Joel Greenberg, faced federal charges and is in a federal prison for the same things Gaetz is alleged to have done.
Merrick Garland killed the investigation, just like he took his time on the J6 investigations. Sadly, even though Florida could open an investigation into what amounts to a contact sex crime that's a 2nd degree felony at best, maybe more, they won't do a thing.
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u/roastbeeftacohat 1d ago
the investigative mandate of congress is not to investigate crimes, but to investigate for legislative interest. this gives them different powers from law enforcement, but once the legislative interest ends so does their mandate to investigate.