Matt Gaetz accused in sex trafficking lawsuit
The gist
Two women sued former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz in Orlando federal court on Oct 15, 2026.
The suit revives allegations that already ended his attorney general bid and House career.
How it unfolded
- Jul 2017One woman alleged she attended a party at Chris Dorworth's home in a gated Florida community where drugs were circulating freely and Gaetz had sex with her in an upstairs guest bedroom.
- 2017 -2019The lawsuit claims Gaetz and Greenberg coordinated recruitment, payments, drugs, and travel to obtain commercial sexual acts, arranging trips to Venice Beach, Miami, Las Vegas, the Florida Keys, the Bahamas and New York City.
- 2021Greenberg pleaded guilty to six federal charges, including sex trafficking of a minor.