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October 15, 2026
Matt Gaetz Named in Federal Civil Lawsuit Alleging Sex Trafficking
- The federal lawsuit alleges Gaetz was part of a sex trafficking scheme involving young women from 2017 to January 2019.
- Gaetz denies the allegations and plans to confront the plaintiffs during depositions, stating the lawsuit relies on a report that did not allow him to confront his accusers.
- The complaint details how the defendants allegedly used the website SeekingArrangement.com to recruit vulnerable women and provided drugs to facilitate commercial sex.
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- Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in FloridaOct 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM · The Guardian
- Matt Gaetz named as defendant in civil suit alleging sex traffickingOct 15, 2026 at 5:14 PM · Independent
- 2 women accuse Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking in new lawsuitOct 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM · Politico