Joseph Gatt, known for his role in 'Game of Thrones,' is suing Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón and others for $40 million after being falsely accused of online sexually explicit communication with a minor. The charges were dismissed, but Gatt claims that the botched investigation ruined his career and reputation.
'Game of Thrones' star Joseph Gatt is suing Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón , the City of Los Angeles, L.A. County and others for $40 million after being arrested and charged with having 'online sexually explicit communication with a minor across state lines.' The 52-year-old actor was arrested in April 2022 and released the same day after posting a $5,000 bail. Gatt vehemently denied the allegations at the time, and the charges were dismissed in February.
On Thursday, Gatt filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming that a 'thoroughly botched criminal investigation' based on 'the uncorroborated word of a then-16-year-old, admittedly obsessed fan of Gatt' caused the 'intentional destruction' of his career and reputation after he was 'publicly branded as a serial pedophile,' according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. The lawsuit named Gascón, L.A. County, L.A
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