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Matt Gaetz allegedly paid tens of thousands of dollars for sex and drugs: House Ethics report

Gaetz is attempting to block the release of the report.

Abercrombie & Fitch’s former CEO Mike Jeffries has dementia, his lawyers say

Jeffries, 80, is currently facing criminal charges connected to sex trafficking and interstate prostitution.

Homophobe Matt Gaetz is being investigated for sex trafficking and lobbying violations by the House

The Republican is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, who he allegedly paid to travel with him.

Kevin Spacey demands release of Epstein files

The actor, who was accused of sexual misconduct in 2017 in a separate case, posted to X on Tuesday saying the truth about Epstein "can't come soon enough."

10 batsh*t things you should know about Trump's anti-LGBTQ+ attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz

Gaetz's long history of sex crime allegations and misusing taxpayer funds put him right in line with Trump.

Rape and Threesome Accusations Stalk Florida GOP Leaders

The scandal prompted political leaders from both sides of the aisle to demand Ziegler resign as GOP state chair, including Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Republican Ron Johnson likens accused sex trafficker Matt Gaetz to trans official Rachel Levine

Gaetz has been the subject of an investigation by the House Ethics Committee over claims he had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, who he allegedly paid to travel with him, as well as lobbying violations.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO seeks to delay sex trafficking trial

A lawyer for Mike Jeffries has requested a hearing to determine if he's mentally competent to stand trial.

Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries and partner arrested on sex trafficking charges

Mike Jeffries, his partner Matthew Smith, and their associate James Jacobson were indicted Tuesday morning on over a dozen counts related to sex trafficking.

Congress Is Preparing to Harm Queer Sex Workers Like Me

The proposed Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act will have long-reaching, dangerous effects, writes Alexander Cheves.

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children site scrubbed of transgender kids

LGBTQ+ and missing? The Trump administration doesn’t seem to care.

DOJ Awards Federal Grant to Antigay Group Hookers for Jesus

A 2018 manual of the Christian organization said that homosexuality is immoral.

Not a drag queen: GOP lawmaker in SC pleads guilty to sharing child sex abuse videos

Republican Robert John "RJ" May III, 38, used the screen name "joebidennnn69" to exchange child sexual abuse material.

In Wake of Rentboy Arrests, Decriminalize Sex Work?

A statement by LGBT groups calling for such decriminalization was retweeted this afternoon.

Sen. Rob Portman, Rare GOP LGBTQ+ Ally, Retiring in 2022

Portman, who has a gay son, was the first Republican U.S. senator to endorse marriage equality, but he's been less supportive on other issues.

123 men were arrested in Florida for human trafficking — Not one was a drag queen

Social media users are making fun of Florida after a sting operation in the state implicated 123 men on human trafficking, but not one drag queen.

Out Rep. Robert Garcia leads Dems in Epstein email release, which appears to reveal more Trump connections

"The more Donald Trump tries to cover-up the Epstein files, the more we uncover," Garcia said in a statement.

Donald Trump's niece says 'that’s definitely his signature' on Jeffrey Epstein's card

Mary Trump believes her uncle's signature on a card to Jeffrey Epstein is authentic.

Donald Trump praises registered sex offender invited to speak at White House event for children’s fitness

"I don’t know what we are supposed to be doing, but I’m here to serve," registered sex offender Lawrence Taylor said as he spoke from a lectern bearing the presidential seal.

Violence Against Women Act Expands Services to LGBTQ+ Survivors

The act, reauthorized this week in a bill signed by President Biden, now includes a grant program designed to aid LGBTQ+ survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence.