February 27, 2019
DRAINING THE SWAMP:
Matt Gaetz Under Investigation By Florida State Bar Over Michael Cohen Threat (Lachlan Markay, Sam Stein, 02.27.19, Daily Beast)
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."
Posted by Orrin Judd at February 27, 2019 5:22 PM