Rep. Matt Gaetz Subpoenaed to Testify in Defamation Lawsuit

The subpoena is part of a lawsuit filed by Gaetz's friend, Chris Dorworth, alleging defamation in connection with a sex trafficking investigation.

Rep. Matt Gaetz has been subpoenaed to give a deposition in a defamation lawsuit filed by his friend and former Florida state lawmaker, Chris Dorworth.
The lawsuit alleges defamation stemming from a Department of Justice investigation into accusations that Gaetz had sex with a minor.
Joel Greenberg, a former ally of Gaetz and a defendant in the lawsuit, has pleaded guilty to federal crimes related to sex trafficking.
The subpoena could force Gaetz to answer questions under oath about allegations of having sex with a minor.
The Department of Justice cleared Gaetz of any wrongdoing in 2020, but the case continues to draw attention.