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Matt Gaetz faces sex trafficking allegations in new lawsuit

A lawsuit accuses former Rep. Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking and abuse of two women.

Oct 16, 2026, 12:30 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Politics Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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Former Representative Matt Gaetz is facing a lawsuit that alleges he was involved in sex trafficking and abuse of two women between 2017 and 2019, according to Roll Call. The lawsuit was filed anonymously in a federal court in Florida and claims that Gaetz and others coordinated to facilitate travel and illicit activities.

Gaetz has stated that he intends to vigorously contest the allegations made in the lawsuit, as reported by Politico.

Sources
  1. Politico: 2 women accuse Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking in new lawsuit
  2. Roll Call: Former Rep. Matt Gaetz faces sex trafficking lawsuit
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