It’s hard to imagine Matt Gaetz is doing anything other than freaking out right now.
His former wingman, Joel Greenberg, just asked a federal judge to once again delay his sentencing so he can keep cooperating with the feds in their ongoing investigation into the antigay lawmaker.
Greenberg pleaded guilty to federal crimes including sex trafficking of a minor, identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy back in May. As part of his plea deal, he agreed to provide “substantial assistance” to investigators in their case against Gaetz.
Currently, his sentencing is scheduled for November 18, after a judge granted a previous request to postpone it to August 19. Now, his attorney is asking to push the sentencing back another five months to March 2022.
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BREAKING: Matt Gaetz buddy Joel Greenberg asks for 5 more months before sentencing, with govt consent. This means the Feds are still VERY much going after the bigger fish — including Gaetz. Far from stalling, the case has gotten much larger.
— Tristan Snell (@TristanSnell) October 5, 2021
In August, Greenberg handed over thousands of photos and videos, as well as years of Venmo and Cash App receipts and Google Voice text messages to prosecutors.
In his latest motion to delay sentencing, Greenberg’s lawyer argued that his client has been “cooperating with the Government and has participated in a series of proffers.” He also said his client intends to continue participating in the investigation and that his cooperation could impact his eventual sentence.
“Because Mr. Greenberg’s ongoing cooperation involves sensitive matters concerning ongoing investigations, he requests that the parties be allowed to provide additional information regarding Mr. Greenberg’s cooperation to the Court under seal, if deemed necessary,” the motion read.
Matt Gaetz (Q-Florida) is in some very hot water, and yesterday’s news shows that prosecutors believe his co-conspirator, Joel Greenberg.
Watch as I break down why prosecutors are moving closer to an indictment of Gaetz. pic.twitter.com/pzUViv0xCb
— Aaron Parnas (@AaronParnas) October 6, 2021
Sooooo what’s does all this mean for Gaetz?
That’s not entirely clear yet, but it’s definitely not good. In fact, it’s probably very bad seeing as how Greenberg was his right hand man for years, and arranged many of his alleged drug-fueled sex romps with prostitutes.
CNN reports:
Federal investigators are still examining whether Gaetz broke federal sex trafficking, prostitution, and public corruption laws and whether he had sex with a minor, according to sources familiar with the case. They are also looking at whether Gaetz or his associates engaged in obstruction of justice, sources say…
Greenberg, a central figure in the ongoing investigation into Gaetz, has been providing investigators with information since last year, including information about encounters he and the Florida Republican had with women who were given cash or gifts in exchange for sex, a source familiar with the case confirms to CNN.
Last month, multiple media outlets reported that Gaetz was preparing for a “scorched earth” trial and had hired several well-known New York City litigators.
Among his legal team are Donald Trump‘s former lawyer, Marc Mukasey, plus Isabelle Kirshner, who represented former New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman after he was accused of assaulting multiple women, and Marc Fernich, perhaps best known for representing child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and convicted sex trafficker Keith Raniere, leader of the NXIVM cult.
Gaetz has denied all of the allegations against him and has not yet been charged with any crimes.
Graham Gremore is the Features Editor and a Staff Writer at Queerty. Follow him on Twitter @grahamgremore.
Jon in Canada
Sorry, but we’ve heard this nonsense before, for a year in fact. The headlines keep saying he’s doomed and yet, nothing. He’s frolicking around with his wife beard and “son”, taking vacations, collecting his paycheck, etc.
I’ll be impressed when the headlines read “Gaetz trial begins”. I’ll be even more impressed when they read “Gaetz Convicted On All Counts”. Until then, this is all just click bait.
Bengali
If you want to see the Feds fry Gaetz then it’s worth the wait. Rushing the case could lead to holes which Gaetz could use to this advantage to avoid prosecution. I do think Greenberg shouldn’t have received the last extension as he’s had more than enough time to come clean. now he’s just negotiating for a reduced sentence.
When Gaetz is charged and convicted…oops, I mean “if convicted” I will send him a set of Jeffrey Epstein Bedsheets – SWINGERS EDITION!!!
kfrankiii3
Totally agree! Either arrest him, or stop with this nonsense.
packrat4ever
I agree this is bullshit. This is clearly another case of a rich white man , delaying things as much as possible. Why can’t he sit his ass in jail and still
” cooperate ” with authorities. And to our government, how much more do you need, you got years of receipts, hundreds of pictures and more. I call bullshit.
Liquid Silver
Yeah, I’m sure they’ll get right on charging him with something. Trump, too. And we’ll also do something about Coronavirus in America soon rather than just talk about it. Just you wait and see.
LumpyPillows
I think articles like this are meant to give us a false feeling that there will be justice. I just see people like Gaetz and Trump continuing to get away with felonies.
BigRedEO
Perfect picture of Matt for this article, on his knees in his usual position, ready to receive Trump!
Fahd
There’s new information here in Greenberg’s request for sentencing delay based on his ongoing cooperation. I’m glad Queerty is keeping us updated on all the developments in this case.
GayEGO
Wow! Matt Gaetz has his mouth open, ready to give Trump a BJ!
AZ71
How many times are we gonna hear about this? Its been well over 6 months about his activities. Seems to me they should have arrested or indicted him already.
Phillip
Greenberg is sitting in a jail and is NOT a free man. This is a huge difference. Holding off going to trial gives him time to focus on giving as much information to the FBI as they can glean from him and if it takes more time to secure an air-tight defense against Matt Gaetz, then do take a little more time before indicting him, in my opinion. Greenberg’s not going anywhere.
cuteguy
This works to everyone’s advantage bc the midterm elections are next year
twomen4u
It is my wish that the Feds would complete their investigation and get this blot on humanity off the streets and out of public life.
wiggie
Hard to believe Gaetz is the only person in a position of power that Greenberg dealt with. He probably has information on a lot more people which is why they need more time to put together the other cases. We only hear about Gatez but they are more than likely going after much bigger fish
CNY1983
Palmer Report:
“Gaetz also said: “When I became aware of some of Greenberg’s misdeeds, I deeply regretted my friendship with him.” Right.”
Burning down the house isn’t going to end well, even an idiot knows that.
Invader7
He’s DOOMED. So delicious seeing these self important wind bags go DOWN .. Hopefully for 20 yrs + or MORE.. His karma /juju is bad and EVIL !!! He’s toast.. The Feds are making the dickless wonder sweat it out for months. He’ll be as jumpy as a virgin at a prison rodeo !!!
Doug
I’m taking the same approach I have for over a year now: I’ll believe it when I see it.
Fname Optional Lname
This!