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| Dennis Hastert 'Deeply Sorry' for 'Misconduct', Lawyers Say |
| 2016-04-08 |
| [ABCNEWS.GO] Former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert for the first time today publicly acknowledged the "harm" he caused to "others" for "misconduct that occurred decades ago," his attorneys said in a court filing, ahead of sentencing for a crime allegedly linked to hush money payments and past sexual abuse. "Mr. Hastert is deeply sorry and apologizes for his misconduct that occurred decades ago and the resulting harm he caused to others," the filing says. "Mr. Hastert’s fall from grace has been swift and devastating. Neither we as his lawyers, nor Mr. Hastert, have the present insight to understand and reconcile the unfortunate and harmful incidents he caused decades ago with the enduring achievements, leadership, and generosity that earned him extraordinary affection and respect throughout this country during his many years of public service." Hastert's sorrow only outflanked by the sorrow of his getting caught. Beltway party slime, it knows no political boundaries. The filing does not identify the past "misconduct," but last summer sources knowledgeable of the case told ABC News Hastert was paying a man -- still unidentified except as "Individual A" in court documents -- hundreds of thousands of dollars to hide that Hastert had engaged in sexual misconduct with him while Hastert was a high school wrestling coach. Hastert pleaded guilty in October to a single financial crime connected to the alleged hush money. Hastert technically faces a maximum penalty of five years, but according to the terms of his plea deal, prosecutors previously indicated they will recommended he serve no more than six months. His defense team wants probation. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Sorry after being caught is meaningless to everyone but your mom. |
| Posted by: rjschwarz 2016-04-08 16:11 |