Sunday, October 19, 2008

All signs suggest lawsuit against Governor is going to be fun to watch

Chrissy Mazzeo, the woman who accused the Governor of sexually assaulting her in a parking lot almost two years ago, has filed suit for violation of her due process and equal protection rights.  

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.”



2 comments:

  1. Goveror = Governor
    schmuk = schmuck
    pictoral = pictorial

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  2. thanks for that. I was posting on the fly. Interested in a copyeditor position?

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