AdvertisementRep. Gaetz Denies Allegation, Claims He's Victim Of Extortion PlotUpdated March 31, 2021Alana WiseBenjamin SwaseyfacebookEmailRep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has confirmed he is being investigated by the Justice Department but denies the allegations tied to the inquiry. (AP)This article was originally published on March 31, 2021.