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Rep. Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation lawsuit
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Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., has been issued a subpoena for a deposition in a civil defamation lawsuit over allegations of sexual involvement with a minor. Initiated by Chris Dorworth, a close associate of Gaetz, the lawsuit focuses on a woman’s claim of involvement with Gaetz when she was 17 years old.
Attorneys for the woman, who is now in her 20s, have formally issued the subpoena to Gaetz, as reported by ABC News. The lawsuit stems from broader accusations leveled against Gaetz, encompassing sex trafficking claims thoroughly investigated by the Justice Department. In 2023, the DOJ concluded its investigation, deciding against filing any charges against the congressman.
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Despite being cleared of charges by the DOJ, Gaetz faces ongoing challenges, including a congressional ethics investigation linked to the initial allegations. Gaetz has not shied away from political engagement amidst these controversies.
In a move that has drawn attention within Republican circles, Gaetz recently endorsed Brandon Herrera in the Texas Republican primary against the incumbent, Rep. Tony Gonzales. This endorsement comes in defiance of GOP leadership wishes. Gaetz’s active campaigning for Herrera in Texas has stirred discussions about party unity during a crucial election season.
The upcoming primary runoff in May is seen as a critical juncture for the Republican Party.
Tags: Defamation Lawsuit, Defamation trial, House of Representatives, Matt Gaetz, Republicans, sex trafficking, Texas, U.S. Congress, U.S. Department of Justice
[LAUREN TAYLOR]
FLORIDA REPRESENTATIVE MATT GAETZ HAS BEEN SUBPOENAED FOR A DEPOSITION IN A CIVIL DEFAMATION LAWSUIT THAT CLAIMS HE WAS SEXUALLY INVOLVED WITH A MINOR.
THE LAWSUIT, INITIATED BY CHRIS DORWORTH, A CLOSE ASSOCIATE OF GAETZ, TARGETS THE WOMAN WHO CLAIMS SHE WAS INVOLVED WITH GAETZ WHEN SHE WAS 17.
ACCORDING TO ABC NEWS, ATTORNEYS REPRESENTING THE WOMAN, WHO’S NOW IN HER 20S — ISSUED THE SUBPOENA TO GAETZ.
THE SUIT STEMS FROM A SERIES OF ACCUSATIONS AGAINST GAETZ, THAT INCLUDED CLAIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING, WHICH WERE INVESTIGATED BY THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT. THE DOJ SAID IN 2023 IT WOULD NOT PURSUE CHARGES AGAINST THE LAWMAKER.
BUT GAETZ’S TROUBLES ARE FAR FROM OVER. HE’S ALSO FACING A CONGRESSIONAL ETHICS INVESTIGATION TIED TO THESE ALLEGATIONS.
DESPITE THE LEGAL SCRUTINY, GAETZ CONTINUES HIS POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. HE RECENTLY ENDORSED BRANDON HERRERA AGAINST INCUMBENT REP. TONY GONZALES IN A TEXAS REPUBLICAN PRIMARY, DESPITE PLEAS FROM GOP LEADERSHIP NOT TO.
GAETZ EVEN CAMPAIGNED IN TEXAS WITH HERRERA, CAUSING A STIR AS PARTY LEADERS ARE TRYING TO KEEP EVERYONE UNIFIED DURING ELECTION SEASON.
THE PRIMARY RUNOFF IS SCHEDULED FOR MAY, HIGHLIGHTING A PIVOTAL MOMENT FOR THE GOP’S FUTURE DIRECTION.
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