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Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Former Republican congressman Matt Gaetz has been accused in a Florida civil lawsuit of sex trafficking two young women between 2017 and 2019, allegations he denies.
- The lawsuit claims Gaetz and associates, including Joel Micah Greenberg—who pleaded guilty to sex trafficking and other crimes—used their power and wealth to exploit economically vulnerable recent high school graduates.
- Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 allege they were recruited through SeekingArrangement.com, paid for sex acts, and subjected to drug use and orchestrated travel to various locations funded by Gaetz and others.
- Gaetz resigned from Congress in November 2024 amid a House ethics investigation that found he paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex and drugs and engaged in sexual activity with a minor, allegations he has repeatedly denied.
- The lawsuit details multiple payments from Gaetz to the alleged victims and describes parties where drugs were distributed and sexual acts occurred, with claims of coercion tied to financial vulnerability.
