Sunday, August 15, 2004


Yahoo! News - Man Sought $50M From McGreevey, Aides Say
TRENTON, N.J. - The man who claims Gov. James E. McGreevey sexually harassed him was pushing for a cash settlement of up to $50 million before the governor decided to announce that he was gay and had an extramarital affair, sources told The Associated Press.

Honey, you may have been good, but nobody's that good. ;-)

Cipel's lawyer first contacted McGreevey on July 23, asking for $50 million, one of the administration sources said. More offers were made, and the price dropped. Each time McGreevey's lawyer refused to agree and did not discuss the issue further, the source said.

Eventually that figure dropped to $5 million, both sources said, and the offers to avoid a sexual harassment lawsuit continued Thursday afternoon just as McGreevey made up his mind to declare his homosexuality and admit to an extramarital affair with a man.

The FBI is investigating whether a former employee tried to blackmail the governor, according to law enforcement sources.

Lotsa sleaze to go around in this story. Probably make a great movie.