Seems like this case will become the next new circus act to pass through town, so let's get to know our cast of characters shall we:
Plaintiff/Chrissy Mazzeo: former cocktail waitress who alleges Governor Gibbons sexually assaulted her in a parking lot at night after they had drinks together. The Las Vegas Sun published a pictorial journey, prepared by Mazzeo's attorney, of the location where the assault [allegedly] occurred. (available here).
Defendant/Governor Gibbons: Typical political schmuck in the vein of a conservative Bill Clinton. His approval ratings are currently at 27 percent. Oh, and he's getting a divorce and potentially being sanctioned by the Family Court for failing to turn over financial records.
First Lady Dawn Gibbons: Two years ago, the Guv's loving wife stood by him and convinced the media that this all must be a lie. Now, she hates his guts and Mazzeo's attorney suggests she will be called to testify.
Plaintiff's counsel, Robert Kossack: a Las Vegas-based attorney and shop teacher? [the most recent press conference was held in his office, which is covered in wood working tools]. (LV Sun) His response to why other attorneys wouldn't take the case, but he would: “People are afraid of power.”
Goveror = Governor
ReplyDeleteschmuk = schmuck
pictoral = pictorial
thanks for that. I was posting on the fly. Interested in a copyeditor position?
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