Chris Dorworth

Overview

Christopher “Chris” Dorworth, a former Florida Republican state representative, GOP lobbyist, and close associate of former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, was accused in court filings of rape and sex trafficking involving a woman who was underage at the time of the alleged conduct.

Description

Dorworth is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives and a prominent Tallahassee lobbyist who was a central figure in the federal investigation of former Congressman Matt Gaetz. Court filings in a civil lawsuit tied to the Gaetz investigation alleged Dorworth participated in the rape of a woman who was a minor at the time. Dorworth has denied wrongdoing.