Matt Gaetz's Wingman Asks for Another Sentencing Delay While Cooperating With Feds

[Jose Garcia]

Source: Daily Beast

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s (R) pal, Joel Greenberg, a former Seminole County tax collector who pleaded guilty to six federal crimes including sex trafficking a minor in May, is nudging a judge to further delay his sentencing until March 2022 because he is still cooperating with federal authorities as part of his plea deal. In a recently filed motion, Greenberg’s attorney Fritz Scheller said that the delay was necessary because Greenberg’s cooperation with investigators “cannot be completed prior to the time of his sentencing.”

Greenberg’s sentencing was previously pushed back several months from Aug. 19 to Nov. 18. “The parties expect that Mr. Greenberg will participate in additional proffers, and a continuance would provide Mr. Greenberg with additional time to do so prior to his sentencing,” the motion states. Greenberg faces a mandatory minimum of 12 years in federal prison for his offenses, but prosecutors have signaled he could obtain a softer sentence if his cooperation provides them with substantial help.

Read more: https://www.thedailybeast.com/matt-gaetzs-wingman-joel-greenberg-asks-for-another-sentencing-delay-while-cooperating-with-feds

[marble falls]

1. Let's see where what he's already put out goes first. Doesn't the Federal Attorney generally ...

... ask continuance for negotiating with a defendant?

[Carlitos Brigante]

2. I really wish they'd stop with the fucking "wingman" nonsense already. nt

[not fooled]

5. Yeah, it's like

calling red don's adult offspring "kids."

[Carlitos Brigante]

6. Yeah; 'Just 2 good ol' boys raping minors. You know, "scamps"". nt

[tanyev]

8. Especially since he's pled guilty to sex trafficking. A minor, for crying out loud.

C’mon.

[knightmaar]

16. It's either "pimp" or "partner in crime"

[Qutzupalotl]

3. This is a very good sign.

Yes, it means a delay in our satisfaction, but it will be that much sweeter.

[ZonkerHarris]

4. Talk talk

[Ford_Prefect]

7. Anything to avoid incarceration. You have to wonder if he's been holding out or just making it up.

[bluestarone]

9. OK so what does the PROSECUTOR

Say? I'm thinking Greenberg is STALLING, so let's hear from the prosecutor!

[monkeyman1]

10. might be future wpp ! hang matty out to dry ? never know now day's ?

[littlemissmartypants]

11. What's a wpp? I can't figure it out.

[monkeyman1]

12. witness protection program ! seems like a lots of info & time & people involved .

[oldsoftie]

13. Every day I'm less convinced Gaetz gets charged

As much time that has passed and as much evidence we've HEARD about (assuming its legit), shouldnt he have ALREADY been hit with something major?
I really want to see this smug POS taken away in cuffs

[NQAS]

14. Um...

Can’t he sing like a canary from prison?

[Jose Garcia]

15. He may not be as motivated to do so AFTER he has been sentenced

[NQAS]

18. He's a sex trafficker and child rapist

I would hope he doesn’t see the light of day for decades, regardless of his cooperation.

[bucolic_frolic]

17. What a joke

Congressional heartthrob needed a wingman!

How pathetic is that?