Rep. Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation suit by woman he allegedly had sex with as minor: Sources

Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz on Thursday was served a subpoena to sit for a deposition in a civil lawsuit that involves allegations he had sex with a 17-year old-girl, sources tell ABC News, as part of a suit brought by a friend of the congressman against the young woman and others. Gaetz was issued the … Read more

Georgia defense attorney subpoenaed to appear before state committee investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis

Defense attorney Ashleigh Merchant has been subpoenaed to appear before a Georgia state Senate committee hearing on Wednesday as it investigates the actions of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Merchant confirmed to CNN that she had been subpoenaed for the hearing, which will be livestreamed. The Georgia legislative committee, formed in January to investigate … Read more

X, Snap and Discord subpoenaed by lawmakers about child exploitation

Linda Yaccarino, CEO, X/Twitter speaks onstage during Vox Media’s 2023 Code Conference at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel on September 27, 2023 in Dana Point, California.  Jerod Harris | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Lawmakers said Monday that they have issued subpoenas to the CEOs of X, Snap and Discord to compel the executives to … Read more

Philippines’ Duterte Subpoenaed Over Alleged Death Threat

Rodrigo Duterte, the foul-mouthed former President of the Philippines who drew infamy for, among other things, publicly threatening to “shoot women in the vagina” and “kill corrupt journalists,” once enjoyed impunity from legal challenges. But for the first time since he stepped down last year, Duterte may soon have to answer to a court. Read … Read more