Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz has been out of the news lately, but a federal judge could soon be out of the news. It is expected to be decided soon Whether to release a series of depositions in a civil lawsuit filed by Gaetz associate Chris Dorworth, which includes sealed depositions from several women, including Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend, that allegedly describe sex parties and drugs involving Gaetz.
Last Thursday, Dorworth dropped a defamation lawsuit against Gaetz’s former colleague Joel Greenberg. Convicted sex trafficker. According to news outlet NOTUS, the move was an “attempt to bury the scandal” that had been circulating about Gaetz, who denies having ever had sex with a minor or engaging in human trafficking. (In late 2022, the Justice Department No recommendations, no fees The House Ethics Committee opposed Gaetz on the matter, but Continue investigating similar claim)
But in a lawsuit filed Friday against Greenberg, attorneys for Dorworth filed a motion seeking to unseal documents related to the case and redact the names of the victims.
In response, Dorworth’s attorneys argued that all transcripts in the case were “Secret.” But Greenberg’s attorneys argued that the court was already leaning toward disclosure, citing Judge Daniel Eyrick’s comments that the testimony should remain secret.
“This is a case of public importance,” Irick told the court, according to the NOTUS. “This is a case that will command media attention, and it involves important issues. … I don’t see anything that would really override the public’s First Amendment right to see this case, particularly the claims that Plaintiffs make involving marriage and spousal relationships, and the intimate matters that are very detailed in this case … are being raised in the lawsuit. I’m not going to seal anything because it all seems relevant.”
It is unclear who Gaetz is. A person who receives a summons in a civil actionIf you sit down to testify and the court releases the testimony, will a transcript or video of the testimony be released? However, testimony that is released to the public can be helpful. Ongoing House Ethics Investigation The investigation into the Florida congressman is said to have obtained text messages and testimony from an anonymous woman who allegedly attended a sex party with Gaetz’s friends. The information Other reports About the fact that the party Gates was said to have been involved in was fueled by drugs and alcohol.
Gates has denied all these reports.
U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza said: Appointed by President Barack Obama He is overseeing the civil proceedings in 2014 and could make a final decision on whether to release the testimony. A decision is expected by September 19.
