AZ GOP Sheriff --- Threatened Ex-Lover With Deportation

[kpete]

Paul Babeu's Mexican Ex-Lover Says Sheriff's Attorney Threatened Him With Deportation
A A AComments (15) By Monica Alonzo Thursday, Feb 16 2012

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu — who became the face of Arizona border security nationally after he started stridently opposing illegal immigration — threatened his Mexican ex-lover with deportation when the man refused to promise never to disclose their years-long relationship, the former boyfriend and his lawyer tell New Times.

The latest of the alleged threats were made through Babeu's personal attorney, who's also running the sheriff's campaign for Congress in District 4, the ex-lover says.

He says lawyer Chris DeRose demanded he sign an agreement that he would never breathe a word about the affair. But Jose (New Times is withholding his last name because Babeu and his attorney have challenged his legal status) refused.

The 34-year-old from central Mexico charges that the sheriff's lawyer warned against mentioning the affair with Babeu. DeRose said gossip about Babeu would focus attention on Jose, attention that could result in his deportation, Jose says.

the rest:
http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2012-02-16/news/paul-babeu-s-mexican-ex-lover-says-sheriff-s-attorney-threatened-him-with-deportation/

[Robeysays]

1. HOOLLLEEEEEEEEEEE SSSSSHHHHIIIIIITTTTT

hahaha this arizonan can't wait for tomorrow's news. heh.

[Ecumenist]

2. Effin figures.. HYPOCRITES I HATE Arizona, at least what these types have turned it into.

[Gman]

3. This is just another example of

How the GOP does not believe the stuff they preach, but only use it for GOTV. Once in office they do their corrupt crap.

[malaise]

4. Delish!!

Typical ReTHUG!!

[Zalatix]

5. LOL!!! STUNG!!!!!!

Tomorrow is going to be a fun day!

[AzDar]

6. Beautiful! Baboon is clearly bucking to replace Arpaio as Douchebag Lawman

of the Year, judging by his frequent local news appearances here... typical Republican hypocrite.

[lonestarnot]

7. Wow. Another Sheriff Asshat.

[pinboy3niner]

8. Phoenix NBC affiliate KPNX aired the story, which runs more than 8 minutes (link)

The video--and today's Arizona Republic story on their 2-hr. interview with Babeau and his attorney--is at this azcentral page:

http://www.azcentral.com/news/politics/articles/2012/02/17/20120217pinal-county-babeu-threatened-ex-lover-article-claim.html

[StarryNite]

9. Hahahahaha

You can't make this shit up!!!

[11 Bravo]

10. Let's not forget that the Sheriff is also co-chair of the Romney campaign in Arizona.

[Brother Buzz]

11. Was

Babeu Stepping Down From Role With Romney Campaign

Arizona Sheriff Paul Babeu, facing explosive allegations of a relationship with a male Mexican immigrant, is stepping down from his role as Arizona co-chair of the Mitt Romney for President campaign.

Romney spokesperson Andrea Saul gave TPM the following statement:

Sheriff Babeu has stepped down from his volunteer position with the campaign so he can focus on the allegations against him. We support his decision.



http://livewire.talkingpointsmemo.com/entries/babeu-stepping-down-from-role-with-romney-campaign