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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr Tied to Exploitative Midtown Group

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 3:36 AM UTC · How we work

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr spent nine years in the Midtown Group, an AA offshoot accused of sexually exploiting women.
He joined Midtown in 1996 at age 17 while a high-school senior, staying through law school.
Former members said teenage girls were pressured to date and have sex with older male members.
Fourteen interviewees said Carr never participated in abuse and was protective toward younger girls.

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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr spent nine years in the Midtown Group, an AA offshoot accused of sexually exploiting women.
He joined Midtown in 1996 at age 17 while a high-school senior, staying through law school.
Former members said teenage girls were pressured to date and have sex with older male members.
Fourteen interviewees said Carr never participated in abuse and was protective toward younger girls.