Valadao's team said $4,000 received from Gaetz over the past two election cycles is being donated to the Marjaree Mason Center in Fresno, which supports victims of domestic abuse.
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The move comes as Gaetz is currently under investigation related to allegations that he broke federal sex-trafficking laws.
Congressman Gaetz has maintained his innocence and says he has no intention of resigning from his seat.
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