'Game of Thrones' Star Sues for $40M Over Wrongful Arrest

Joseph Gatt claims a mishandled case based on false allegations destroyed his career and reputation.

Actor Joseph Gatt, known for his role in 'Game of Thrones,' sues Los Angeles County, the LAPD, and key judicial figures for $40 million, claiming a botched investigation into false allegations of sexual misconduct with a minor led to his wrongful arrest in April 2022.
The lawsuit alleges that the case against Gatt was based on fabricated evidence from an obsessed fan, leading to his public branding as a pedophile, loss of work, and severe damage to his reputation.
Prosecutors dropped all charges against Gatt in February, citing insufficient evidence, after he was ready to present overwhelming evidence in court showing the accuser manufactured evidence.
Gatt's lawsuit accuses law enforcement and prosecutors of failing to thoroughly investigate the claims, including not conducting a forensic analysis of the accuser's phone or interviewing her until after his arrest.
The case has triggered an internal review within the district attorney's office, with a high-level source indicating there may be merit to Gatt's allegations of prosecutorial misconduct and lack of due diligence.