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(I have no idea what it is about, or how credible the source is, but maybe explains Trump's timing?)
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2012/10/gloria-allred-mitt-romney-october-surprise-gag-order
October Surprise Revealed: Gloria Allred Heads To Court, Attempts To Unseal Mitt Romney Testimony And Lift Gag Order
Posted on Oct 23, 2012
Famed civil rights attorney Gloria Allred will be in a Boston area courtroom Wednesday in an attempt to unseal the sworn testimony given by Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney, in a prior court case, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting.
"The Boston Globe is headed to court tomorrow morning for an emergency hearing in an attempt to obtain a court order to unseal the sworn testimony given by Mitt Romney in a prior court case and to lift a gag order so that the parties can speak about Romney. Gloria Allred will be in court representing one of the parties in the case," a source close to the situation tells RadarOnline.com.
The emergency hearing will take place at the Norfolk Probate & Family Court in Canton, Massachusetts, and Justice Jennifer Ulwick will oversee the proceedings which will begin at 9 a.m. EST.
As previously reported, Drudge Report founder and respected politico, Matt Drudge, tweeted Thursday: "Here she comes. Hearing Gloria Allred out there again, about to make a move. After all, it's her time of the campaign. Team O at the ready!!"
GentryDixon
(2,962 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)monmouth
(21,078 posts)Xipe Totec
(43,890 posts)Strange place to have something like this happening.
DMacTX
(301 posts)riverwalker
(8,694 posts)Thrill
(19,178 posts)marlakay
(11,498 posts)Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)Indpndnt
(2,391 posts)Works for me.
DollarBillHines
(1,922 posts)I'm thinking that this could be an Abuse case.
Indpndnt
(2,391 posts)She must have someone else who is involved with the case and subject to a gag order.
I can't see it being an abuse case between the Romneys. I can't see either one of them going to court against the other. If it is abuse, it must involve someone else.
The funny thing is, I don't think this is needed. It is a bit intriguing, though.
DollarBillHines
(1,922 posts)I see A. Schwarzenneger lurking in the wings.
waddirum
(979 posts)...Obama's initial opponent for the IL Senate seat, who had his divorced records unsealed by request of the Chicago Tribune. We all found out about his predilection for forcing Exhibitionism of his wife at NYC Clubs. The IL Republican Party forced him out of the race.
Glimmer of Hope
(5,823 posts)DollarBillHines
(1,922 posts)"Make him deny it."
I'm saying Abuse or Paternity.
flamingdem
(39,328 posts)considering that haircut incident
sadbear
(4,340 posts)If he sends no one, there's probably nothing there.
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)Can't imagine anything else other than abuse, and Marie Antoinette would never complain.
krawhitham
(4,647 posts)The Boston Globe is going to court tomorrow, reportedly to ask a judge to unseal the sworn testimony of Mitt Romney in a confidential matter in family court.
Gloria Allred -- who insinuated she might have a bombshell that could affect the presidential election -- has a client who is somehow involved in the case and who wants to go on the record.
We're told the Globe will ask the judge both to unseal Romney's testimony and lift the gag order imposed on everyone involved in the case.
As for what the case involves ... it's a secret ... and Gloria's not spillin' the beans. But we do know the court in question handles lots of sensitive family law matters, including those involving high profile people.
http://www.tmz.com/2012/10/23/mitt-romney-court-showdown-testimony-gloria-allred/
DMacTX
(301 posts)meadowlark5
(2,795 posts)Maybe there was some kind nefarious dealings with one or more of those workers.
Wasn't there some story once that through the church he pressured a woman to have an abortion? Maybe there is something more with backroom dealings as bishop in the Mormon church and young pregnant women.
You know, the republicans have been playing such a filthy dirty game of politics this campaign season - I would LOVE for something damning to come out and can this whole thing for them.
Rosa Luxemburg
(28,627 posts)treestar
(82,383 posts)but is under gag order not to reveal it? But thinks it is important for the voters to know.
Fascinating.
riverwalker
(8,694 posts)Why would that even go to court? If the baby is ok and mom is ok, what is the court case that required Mitt's testimony, and sealed records? Records are sealed to protect children, I think.
Jeeez.... I'm just thinking out loud...what could this be about? Then the previous story about Mitt's relations with the maid? Hush money? Child support?
http://partners.mediatakeout.com/59124/explosive-breaking-news-mitt-romney-s-maid-is-dishing-dirt-and-if-what-she-s-saying-is-true-it-may-be-a-wrap-for-the-campaign.html
libodem
(19,288 posts)Over someone small, female, and helpless. That's how they are. He undoubtedly failed to report 100's of physical and sexual abuse cases by important men.
riverwalker
(8,694 posts)and after all the Sandusky revelations, WOW I think you got it.
http://www.chron.com/CDA/archives/archive.mpl?id=1999_3137480
Mormons caught up in wave of pedophile accusations / Church deals with abuse cases without reporting them, critics say
northoftheborder
(7,574 posts)lynne
(3,118 posts)- I would think that it would say if the case involved him personally. As it reads, it gives me the impression that he only gave testimony.
Probate & Family Court = Maybe Daddy's will was contested?
GeorgeGist
(25,323 posts)It's the Boston Globe, not Allread.