NYT: Oregon Prosecutor Says No Gore Prosecution

[flpoljunkie]

July 30, 2010

Oregon Prosecutor Says No Gore Prosecution
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Former Vice President Al Gore won't be prosecuted over allegations by a masseuse that he groped and assaulted her in his Portland hotel room in 2006, the county prosecutor said Friday.

District Attorney Michael Schrunk said the case has numerous problems and isn't appropriate for a criminal prosecution.

Among the difficulties that Schrunk cited: Although the red-haired masseuse said she was terrified of Gore, she also said she called him after their encounter and told him to ''dream of redheaded women.''

Schrunk also said the woman -- Molly Hagerty -- told the hotel she appreciated the business referrals it had given her, and didn't mention any problems with Gore just two nights earlier.

Gore denied the charges, including under questioning July 22 by local detectives. His aides welcomed the news.

''Mr. Gore unequivocally and emphatically denied this accusation when he first learned of its existence three years ago,'' spokeswoman Kalee Kreider said in a statement. ''He respects and appreciates the thorough and professional work of the Portland authorities and is pleased that this matter has now been resolved.''

There were questions about the veracity of the accuser's claims from the start.

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[dave29]

1. Good.

Glad that is over.