The list of former Matt Gaetz associates cooperating with prosecutors in the sex crimes investigation into the congressman continues to grow longer.
A Florida shock jock with connections to Gaetz has pleaded guilty in a deal that is likely to see him provide evidence against Gaetz.
The Daily Beast reports that “Big Joe” Ellicott issued a guilty plea to “pay bribes and kickbacks,” and also to illegally selling Adderall. His plea deal requires him to cooperate with other ongoing investigations in exchange for a reduced sentence.
Ellicott is a close friend of Joel Greenberg, Gaetz’s former “wingman” who is also cooperating in the investigation.
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Ellicott is reported to know key details that could corroborate Greenberg’s version of events.
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Greenberg pleaded guilty to federal crimes including sex trafficking of a minor, identity theft, wire fraud, and conspiracy last May. As part of his plea deal, he agreed to provide “substantial assistance” to investigators in their case against Gaetz.
Earlier this year, Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend testified before a federal grand jury, leading many to believe the Department of Justice is getting close to indicting him.
Multiple sources claim Gaetz’s ex tagged along with him and his alleged 17-year-old lover on a trip to the Bahamas in 2018. CBS News also reports that investigators are looking into whether the embattled lawmaker obstructed justice when he had a secret phone call with the ex and another woman.
Gaetz, for his part, continues to deny having sex with the girl. We’re not sure how much longer that defense can last.
The congressman isn’t getting much sympathy on Twitter:
Matt Gaetz is having another horrible day. Cheers.
— 𝓙𝓲𝓶𝓶𝔂 𝓙 🫒🇵🇸 (@JimmyJ4thewin) January 26, 2022
Not sure if Matt Gaetz realizes this, but all of his criminal friends fully cooperating against him after they agreed to plead guilty themselves in exchange for that cooperation means going to jail is all but inevitable for him. That’s a perp walk I’m looking forward to seeing.
— Ricky Davila (@TheRickyDavila) January 26, 2022
The walls close in on Matt Gaetz!
Joel Greenberg's best friend,
Big Joe Ellicott, has just pleaded GUILTY in the case surrounding the sex trafficking ring and potentially has DAMAGING information against Gaetz.Sleep tight Matty!
— Jon Cooper (@joncoopertweets) January 26, 2022
Matt Gaetz’s lawyers will no longer be able to attack Joel Greenberg’s credibility and call that their primary defense. There are now multiple witnesses against Gaetz – Greenberg, his ex-girlfriend, and now Ellicott. And those are just the ones we know about.
Walls, closing in.
— Tristan Snell (@TristanSnell) January 26, 2022
A key witness is cooperating against Matt Gaetz.
Happy Wednesday.
— Santiago Mayer (@santiagomayer_) January 26, 2022
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TheAbsoluteTRUTH
Washed up musicians aren’t able to sell out concerts kid rock still does but why would i expect this internet gay national enquirer to know that.
ChrisGMN
Somebody get their crazy right-wing uncle off the Internet. He doesn’t know how to reply to the appropriate story.
Jack
If you press the button the nurse will come and give you your meds.
Bosch
You’re literally bragging that your country has an abundance of white trash.
Fname Optional Lname
Having a sold out concert in the Piggly Wiggly parking lot usually means they had a BOGO on pork rinds the same day!
redzebra1
Ohhh! The Trump & pedophile defender returns!
Cam
@TheAbsoluteTRUTH
Awwwwww, the right wing troll account PRETENDED to post the wrong comment on this thread in hopes it could deflect the topic of conversation off of a Prominent Republican Congressman getting investigated for child trafficking.
Manray
Kid Rock sells.out A&W drive thru windows. Otherwise, he’s a Qunt and POS. Pretty.much like you, you worthless POS
Jack
The wheels of justice are turning WAY TOO SLOW on this little puke. I guess the only positive is that he’s crapping his pants daily. If anyone says “conservative values” to me, ladies and gentlemen I give you….child sex trafficker.
jcool
i kind of like the idea that every time his lawyer calls him the conversation starts with “i’ve got some bad news”
Fahd
Queerty is my website of choice for updates on the Gaetz case. Keep up the dogged reporting!
Prax07
Wake me up when Matty is finally in prison.
cuteguy
Hopefully there will be a reality show “Mattie does prison” soon on Bravo. Andy Cohen will produce it, in between his publicity pics with his adorable prop son
Jack
Andy Cohen’s prop son wins the internet today. SO true.
Ronbo
I thought that Andy’s sweet little child, Publicity, was a girl. It polls better.
CNY1983
So, the people he represents in his district don’t give a shit that he does nothing and his appearances at the trump hog show are all they need. This is fox country.
stanhope
That scene in Deliverance comes to mind when he gets to Bubba’s cell
WSnyder
A man of color who ‘allegedly/’ did the same, would be in a cell with a huge bail by now. The mere fact that this creep is a white guy with GOP political backing means the Prosecution has to jump thru ridiculous hoops before they can take action. And that sums it up about racial and power/wealth injustice in our country.
redzebra1
Senator Franklin was forced to resign after allegations alone! With the GOP it’s hoops & ladders for accountability
Bosch
The Venn diagram of bigots versus child abuse apologists is just one big circle.