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Matt Gaetz Sued in Federal Civil Sex-Trafficking Case

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 2:30 PM UTC · How we work

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Gaetz Faces Sex-Trafficking Lawsuit

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) faces a federal civil sex-trafficking lawsuit.
Plaintiffs Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 say they were recruited in 2017 via SeekingArrangement.com.
They allege Gaetz paid them $6,000 and more than $4,000 for sex, drugs and travel.
Gaetz denied the claims, calling the suit false and based on a Congressional Committee report.

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Gaetz Withdraws Nomination

Matt Gaetz withdrew his Attorney General nomination under U.S. President Donald Trump after the scandal.
He resigned his Northwest Florida House seat in 2024 when the bipartisan House Ethics Committee investigation closed.
The Committee’s final report said Gaetz engaged in sex with a minor, used prostitutes and illegal drugs.
Gaetz argues a civil suit depends on that report and claims it denied him due-process confrontation.

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Gaetz Faces Sex-Trafficking Lawsuit

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) faces a federal civil sex-trafficking lawsuit.
Plaintiffs Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 say they were recruited in 2017 via SeekingArrangement.com.
They allege Gaetz paid them $6,000 and more than $4,000 for sex, drugs and travel.
Gaetz denied the claims, calling the suit false and based on a Congressional Committee report.

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