{
  "id": 14768450,
  "title": "2 women accuse Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking in new lawsuit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/2-women-accuse-matt-gaetz-of-sex-trafficking-in-new-lawsuit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T19:11:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "POLITICO",
    "slug": "politico",
    "url": "https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/15/matt-gaetz-lawsuit-trafficking-florida-01120754"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two unidentified women in their early 20s have filed a lawsuit against former Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz and two others, alleging a sex trafficking scheme orchestrated during his time in Congress. The 38-page complaint, filed in Orlando, accuses Gaetz and former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg of \"coordinating the recruitment, payments, drugs and travel to obtain commercial sex acts from young women.\" The lawsuit also names Chris Dorworth, a former Florida legislator, due to a party at his home where the alleged activities allegedly took place. Greenberg, who pleaded guilty to underage sex trafficking and wire fraud, is currently serving an 11-year federal sentence. The women claim that Gaetz and Greenberg used their positions of power to exploit the financial vulnerability of the plaintiffs, promising to resolve their financial needs in exchange for sexual acts. Jane Doe 2 was reportedly paid less than promised, and the lawsuit alleges that the defendants caused her significant financial harm. The women's attorney, Stencer Kuvin, stated that the federal statute of limitations for sex trafficking cases could potentially run out next year based on the allegations. Gaetz has denied any wrongdoing and vowed to contest the allegations vigorously, stating that the lawsuit \"relied almost exclusively on a Congressional committee report that didn't allow me to confront my accusers.\"",
  "summary": "Gaetz said he would vigorously contest the allegations in the lawsuit.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two women in their early 20s sue Matt Gaetz and two others for sex trafficking.",
    "Former Florida Rep. Gaetz and Joel Greenberg accused of orchestrating scheme.",
    "Greenberg's 11-year federal sentence for underage sex trafficking and wire fraud."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Matt Gaetz accused in suit of sex trafficking two women in Florida",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/matt-gaetz-accused-in-suit-of-sex-trafficking-two-women-in-florida",
        "published": "2026-10-15T17:08:21.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Matt Gaetz Accused Of Sex Trafficking In Florida Lawsuit, Report Says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/matt-gaetz-accused-of-sex-trafficking-in-florida-lawsuit-report-says",
        "published": "2026-10-15T18:28:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Matt Gaetz sued by two women over alleged sex trafficking; Joel Greenberg, Christopher Dorworth also named in lawsuit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/matt-gaetz-sued-by-two-women-over-alleged-sex-trafficking-joel",
        "published": "2026-10-15T19:10:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Lawsuit by 2 women accuses ex-Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/lawsuit-by-2-women-accuses-ex-florida-rep-matt-gaetz-of-sex",
        "published": "2026-10-15T19:57:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Federal lawsuit accuses Matt Gaetz, 2 others of sex trafficking",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/federal-lawsuit-accuses-matt-gaetz-2-others-of-sex-trafficking",
        "published": "2026-10-15T21:07:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Lawsuit by 2 women accuses ex-Florida Rep Matt Gaetz of sex trafficking",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/lawsuit-by-2-women-accuses-ex-florida-rep-matt-gaetz-of-sex-14796047",
        "published": "2026-10-15T21:39:24.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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