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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

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Hastert wants victim's suit over unpaid hush money tossed [View all] 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

His attorney .. john Ellis UpInArms Jul 2016 #7

We can do that, if.... Cartaphelius Jul 2016 #8