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Lawsuit filed against ex-Rep. Matt Gaetz for sex trafficking allegations

Two women accuse former Congressman Matt Gaetz of sexual exploitation in a new lawsuit.

Oct 16, 2026, 12:29 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (City Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Two women have initiated a lawsuit against former U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz, alleging sexual exploitation. The lawsuit was filed in Orlando.

The allegations include claims that Gaetz and other men were involved in the exploitation of these women.

Sources
  1. WUSF: Lawsuit by 2 women accuses ex-Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking
  2. Tampa Bay Times: Ex-Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking young women
  3. WFLA 8: Ex-Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz sued by women, accused of sex trafficking
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