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Matt Gaetz accused of sex trafficking in federal lawsuit
Two women have filed a federal civil lawsuit in Orlando, Florida, accusing former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking. The lawsuit alleges that between 2017 and 2019, Gaetz, along with Joel Greenberg and Christopher Dorworth, participated in a scheme to recruit and sexually exploit young women.
The plaintiffs claim the defendants provided drugs to facilitate sexual encounters and paid for travel, lodging, and other expenses to move women across state lines. The lawsuit names Greenberg, a former Seminole County tax official currently serving a prison sentence, and Dorworth, a former Florida state representative, as defendants, alongside businesses linked to Greenberg.
Matt Gaetz has denied the allegations, stating that “much of the conduct alleged against me is false.” He argued that the claims rely heavily on a previous Congressional Committee report that did not allow him to confront his accusers, expressing interest in taking the plaintiffs' depositions to address the matter.
Entities
Christopher Dorworth · Donald Trump · House Ethics Committee · Joel Greenberg · Matt Gaetz · Middle District of Florida
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] The lawsuit alleges that Joel Greenberg and Christopher Dorworth helped coordinate the recruitment of young women. www.joemygod.com · justthenews.com · newrepublic.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The lawsuit names Joel Greenberg, Christopher Dorworth, an unnamed man, and businesses tied to Greenberg’s family as defendants. pulptastic.com · www.joemygod.com · justthenews.com · newrepublic.com
- [● 9 SOURCES] The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Orlando, Florida. pulptastic.com · looniepolitics.com · mymotherlode.com · www.joemygod.com · justthenews.com · +4 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Two women filed a federal lawsuit accusing former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking. pulptastic.com · looniepolitics.com · mymotherlode.com · noticiasnrt.com · www.joemygod.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] The plaintiffs allege Gaetz provided drugs, paid for sex, and covered travel and lodging expenses. pulptastic.com · looniepolitics.com · mymotherlode.com · noticiasnrt.com · www.joemygod.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Gaetz claimed the lawsuit relies heavily on a Congressional Committee report that prevented him from confronting his accusers. pulptastic.com · looniepolitics.com · mymotherlode.com · noticiasnrt.com · www.joemygod.com · +5 more
- [● 10 SOURCES] Matt Gaetz denied the allegations, stating that much of the alleged conduct is false. pulptastic.com · looniepolitics.com · mymotherlode.com · noticiasnrt.com · www.joemygod.com · +5 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The alleged incidents occurred between 2017 and 2019. pulptastic.com · noticiasnrt.com · justthenews.com · newrepublic.com