Two women file federal civil lawsuit accusing Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking
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Two women file federal civil lawsuit accusing Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking

Two women, identified as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, filed a 38-page federal civil complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida accusing former Rep. Matt Gaetz, former Florida state Rep. Chris Dorworth, and former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg of involvement in a sex trafficking scheme involving drugs and interstate travel. The lawsuit alleges Gaetz paid the plaintiffs approximately $10,000 for sexual encounters while he was in Congress. Gaetz denied the allegations, stating much of the conduct alleged against him is false and that he looks forward to deposing the plaintiffs.

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Daily Wire
Disgraced Congressman Matt Gaetz Hit With Sex Trafficking Lawsuit
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Politico
2 women accuse Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking in new lawsuit
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All outlets report the same core facts; Daily Wire emphasizes Gaetz's prior denials and history with the minor allegation, while Politico and Examiner foreground the plaintiffs' ages and the $10,000 payment claim, and NY Post offers minimal detail.
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“Matt Gaetz faces lawsuit over alleged sex trafficking scheme”
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“2 women accuse Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking in new lawsuit” · Politico

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PPolitico 2 women accuse Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking in new lawsuit 10h ago HThe Hill Federal lawsuit accuses Matt Gaetz, 2 others of sex trafficking 1h ago
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DWDaily Wire Disgraced Congressman Matt Gaetz Hit With Sex Trafficking Lawsuit 8h ago WEWashington Examiner Matt Gaetz faces lawsuit over alleged sex trafficking scheme 3h ago NYPNY Post Matt Gaetz accused of sex trafficking while still in Congress by 2 women in new lawsuit 2h ago
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Gaetz paid the two plaintiffs approximately $10,000 for sexual encounters while he was in Congress
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Event #19357 · analyzed at 2026-10-15T22:20 UTC · last updated 2h ago