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Gaetz Lawsuit: 38-Page Complaint Names Two Co-Defendants

The thirty-eight-page federal civil complaint names two co-defendants alongside Gaetz and alleges drugs and interstate travel; it was first reported by the Miami Herald.

On air: Hank Ledger on BBN Tonight
Published 6:43 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

At a glance

First reported by The Daily Wire: “Disgraced Congressman Matt Gaetz Hit With Sex Trafficking Lawsuit”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 6:43 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger.

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The Daily WireDisgraced Congressman Matt Gaetz Hit With Sex Trafficking Lawsuit

What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe Miami Herald first reported the lawsuit against Matt Gaetz, and Skip Waverly is outside the courthouse tonight with what the filing actually says. Skip?
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, I'm standing outside the federal courthouse, where the doors locked hours ago, and the sprinklers just came on, so I'm soaking wet.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe complaint is thirty-eight pages and accuses Gaetz and two co-defendants of involvement in activities involving young women, drugs and interstate travel.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThese are allegations, and no court has ruled on them.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI've found one local who has been walking past this building all evening, and sir, what's your reaction?
Darnell OkonkwoI haven't read it, but thirty-eight pages is a lot. I can't finish a parking ticket, and I just wanted a sandwich.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThirty-eight pages.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentHank, the sandwich man is as informed as I am, so the desk may want a second look at who should be on the story.
Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentBack to you.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. Go dry off. Check the bottom of that broadcast. Recalled.