Oh, Matty. Have you been a naughty boy?

[Rhea]

Did Gaetz know that she was 17? That ABC News article does state that she misrepresented her age as being >18.

Maybe if he doesn’t want to be at risk for having sex with underage people, he should just stay sober and not go out at night.

 

[southernhybrid]

Did Gaetz know that she was 17? That ABC News article does state that she misrepresented her age as being >18.

Maybe if he doesn’t want to be at risk for having sex with underage people, he should just stay sober and not go out at night.

It doesn't matter whether he thought she was older than 17, although that defense occasionally works.

https://thelawman.net/blog/can-i-be-charged-statutory-rape-if-i-was-unaware-my-partners-age/

Can I Still Be Charged If the Minor Lied About Their Age?​

Even if a minor lies about their age, the older individual can still be charged with statutory rape. In Florida, this means you cannot use a “mistake-of-age defense” to legally justify your sexual encounter with a minor.

The only exemption Florida allows in statutory rape cases is outlined under its “Romeo and Juliet” law. Under this law, Florida provides an exemption to partners who are “close in age” to the minor they were involved with. For example, under this exemption, a 18- and 17-year-old could engage in sexual activity.

I guess Matt should have asked for her driver's license to make sure she at least 18. it's amazing how many men get away with these crimes, especially when it involves someone who is technically a minor.

 

[Shadowy Man]

Did Gaetz know that she was 17? That ABC News article does state that she misrepresented her age as being >18.

Maybe if he doesn’t want to be at risk for having sex with underage people, he should just stay sober and not go out at night.

It doesn't matter whether he thought she was older than 17, although that defense occasionally works.

https://thelawman.net/blog/can-i-be-charged-statutory-rape-if-i-was-unaware-my-partners-age/

Can I Still Be Charged If the Minor Lied About Their Age?​

Even if a minor lies about their age, the older individual can still be charged with statutory rape. In Florida, this means you cannot use a “mistake-of-age defense” to legally justify your sexual encounter with a minor.

The only exemption Florida allows in statutory rape cases is outlined under its “Romeo and Juliet” law. Under this law, Florida provides an exemption to partners who are “close in age” to the minor they were involved with. For example, under this exemption, a 18- and 17-year-old could engage in sexual activity.

I guess Matt should have asked for her driver's license to make sure she at least 18. it's amazing how many men get away with these crimes, especially when it involves someone who is technically a minor.

The story goes that when he found out she was 17 he stopped having sex with her until she turned 18. See… no harm, no foul.

 

[SLD]

Marjorie Taylor Greene says if every member of Congress had to resign for doing what Matt Gaetz has been accused of, "Democrats would have a supermajority."

Ohhhhhkay!

 

[TomC]

Marjorie Taylor Greene says if every member of Congress had to resign for doing what Matt Gaetz has been accused of, "Democrats would have a supermajority."

Ohhhhhkay!

I'd love to see a quote or video clip or something.
That's so excellent.
Tom

 

[Shadowy Man]

Does that mean that the Democrats can have Al Franken and Anthony wiener back?