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Judi Lynn

(160,217 posts)
Mon Jul 25, 2016, 11:08 PM Jul 2016

Hastert wants victim's suit over unpaid hush money tossed

Source: Associated Press

Hastert wants victim's suit over unpaid hush money tossed
Updated 5:37 pm, Monday, July 25, 2016

YORKVILLE, Ill. (AP) — An attorney for Dennis Hastert has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by one of the former U.S. House speaker's sexual abuse victims who is seeking $1.8 million in outstanding hush-money payments from the imprisoned Illinois Republican, though the court didn't immediately rule on the request at a Monday hearing.

The filing this month in Kendall County Circuit Court argues, among other things, that the accuser not only missed a deadline by which he needed to take legal action but also that he violated a verbal agreement with Hastert by speaking to federal investigators about the molestation.

The judge overseeing the civil case asked for written responses on Hastert's motion to dismiss by Aug. 29, and the court will hold a hearing regarding the matter on Oct. 13, said Kristi Browne, a lawyer for the victim, in a brief email statement Monday.

Hastert is serving a 15-month sentence at a federal prison in Rochester, Minnesota, for violating federal banking law as he attempted to pay a total of $3.5 million to silence the victim, who isn't named in the state lawsuit and was referred to only as "Individual A" in the federal criminal case.




Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Hastert-attorney-wants-breach-of-contract-lawsuit-8406701.php

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Hastert wants victim's suit over unpaid hush money tossed (Original Post) Judi Lynn Jul 2016 OP
ATTN Denny Hastert Botany Jul 2016 #1
the guy should be arrested for extortion Skittles Jul 2016 #2
He was investigated for that dsc Jul 2016 #10
"But I don't WANT a back massage, Coach!" TonyPDX Jul 2016 #3
I think the victim . . FairWinds Jul 2016 #4
Legally he is not. former9thward Jul 2016 #5
If there is a legal agreement EgullIsCU Jul 2016 #6
Illegal activity, or coercion nullify any contract between parties Kali_Klik Jul 2016 #9
I should have put a "humor alert!" notice . . FairWinds Jul 2016 #13
hi there! nice username... Kali Jul 2016 #14
I believe Hastert was the one who broke the agreement rocktivity Jul 2016 #12
The plaintiff was a blackmailer -- the court can't uphold illegal agreements. rocktivity Jul 2016 #11
His attorney .. john Ellis UpInArms Jul 2016 #7
We can do that, if.... Cartaphelius Jul 2016 #8

Botany

(70,291 posts)
1. ATTN Denny Hastert
Mon Jul 25, 2016, 11:21 PM
Jul 2016

Do you remember your 7 year 77 million $ b.j. hunt called "Whitewater?"

You impeached a twice elected POTUS just because you and your party could not
handle the fact that Bill Clinton won those elections.

12/18/1998
Mr. Speaker, I am saddened that there is clear and convincing evidence that the president lied under oath, obstructed justice and abused the powers of his office in an attempt to cover up his wrongdoing. I regret that the president's behavior puts me in the position of having to vote in favor of articles of impeachment and pass this matter on to the U.S. Senate for final judgment. In facing this solemn duty, I looked to the wisdom of our founding fathers.

dsc

(52,130 posts)
10. He was investigated for that
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 09:59 AM
Jul 2016

but it was determined that he didn't extort Hassert but that Hassert was the one who volunteered to pay him. You don't have a duty to report crimes against yourself.

TonyPDX

(962 posts)
3. "But I don't WANT a back massage, Coach!"
Mon Jul 25, 2016, 11:42 PM
Jul 2016

Let the motherfucker sit in jail and THEN pay the money he promised. Short-eyed bastard.

EgullIsCU

(14 posts)
6. If there is a legal agreement
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 02:48 AM
Jul 2016

and Hastert first broke said agreement by not making timely, complete payments then mitigating circumstances may apply. Probably we will have to settle for hope that the Federal Banking Charge conviction keeps him in prison for a long, long time. If needed I am certain that Hastert can rely on tRump for a character reference as tRump has already gone to bat for an accused sexual harasser with the first-hand experience of being an accused sexual harasser himself. What a sympathetic (or should that be pathetic) presidential candidate.

Kali_Klik

(6 posts)
9. Illegal activity, or coercion nullify any contract between parties
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 09:05 AM
Jul 2016

you cannot have a contract that is based on illegal grounds,

 

FairWinds

(1,717 posts)
13. I should have put a "humor alert!" notice . .
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 11:43 AM
Jul 2016

in my post above . .

Not to make light of pedophilia, but Hastert having to
pay for it is just too delicious.

rocktivity

(44,555 posts)
12. I believe Hastert was the one who broke the agreement
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 10:28 AM
Jul 2016

when he was forced to tell the FBI that he was making his withdrawals to pay a blackmailer.


rocktivity

rocktivity

(44,555 posts)
11. The plaintiff was a blackmailer -- the court can't uphold illegal agreements.
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 10:12 AM
Jul 2016

Last edited Tue Jul 26, 2016, 12:48 PM - Edit history (1)

Ironically, it would have been legal if it had been done through lawyers.


rocktivity

UpInArms

(51,252 posts)
7. His attorney .. john Ellis
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 06:11 AM
Jul 2016

What are the odds?

John Ellis is a Bush cousin ... And was working for Faux News the night of the 2000 election ... Was the first to call the election for Dimson

Is this the same John Ellis?

 

Cartaphelius

(868 posts)
8. We can do that, if....
Tue Jul 26, 2016, 07:21 AM
Jul 2016

Your jail sentence reflects the sentence of others found guilty of the same crime;

And that all government benefits earned for your "service" in the People's House are terminated immediately
and you are required to repay all benefits received since your retirement.
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