Matt Gaetz faces federal sex trafficking lawsuit naming Joel Greenberg and Chris Dorworth
What happened
Matt Gaetz is facing a federal sex trafficking lawsuit filed in Florida on October 15 by two anonymous women. The suit names Gaetz, Joel Greenberg, and Christopher Dorworth. Gaetz later posted an image on Instagram that appeared to reference the accusers, which the plaintiffs' attorney criticized.
From ibtimes.co.uk
Why it matters
The complaint alleges that the three men coordinated recruitment, payments, drugs, and travel to obtain commercial sex between 2017 and January 2019. The allegations detail payments made to the plaintiffs, including Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2.
Matt Gaetz is accused of sex trafficking in Central Florida.
From ibtimes.co.uk
Who's involved
- Matt GaetzDefendant in the federal sex trafficking lawsuit.
- Joel GreenbergNamed in the federal sex trafficking civil lawsuit.
- Chris DorworthNamed in the federal sex trafficking civil lawsuit.
- departmentThe Department of Justice examined Gaetz's conduct, leading to the civil suit.
Who could feel it
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The entities involved
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Matt Gaetz
United States Representative from Florida from 2017 to 2024 (born 1982)
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