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riverwalker

(8,694 posts)
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 07:48 PM Oct 2012

Gloria Allred Heads To Court, Attempts To Unseal Mitt Romney Testimony

(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!!"

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Gloria Allred Heads To Court, Attempts To Unseal Mitt Romney Testimony (Original Post) riverwalker Oct 2012 OP
Respected politico Matt Drudge? Fail. nt GentryDixon Oct 2012 #1
The case might be from his Bishop days. hrmjustin Oct 2012 #2
Ministering to the female youth, I'm sure....Bwahaha...n/t monmouth Oct 2012 #4
I've been in that court Xipe Totec Oct 2012 #3
I wonder if we'll get a update soon as this happened today? DMacTX Oct 2012 #5
wednesday is tomorrow. n/t riverwalker Oct 2012 #8
Wonder what its about. Mittens must be shitting bricks right now. Thrill Oct 2012 #6
My husband thinks thats why he was sweating last night nt marlakay Oct 2012 #13
I can't imagine a court unsealing records like that. nt Honeycombe8 Oct 2012 #7
Ask for unsealing and settle for gag orders lifted. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #11
What if the gag is on Willard and Anne? DollarBillHines Oct 2012 #14
I don't think Allred would bother, if that's the case. They wouldn't talk. Indpndnt Oct 2012 #22
I agree, I just floated it out there. DollarBillHines Oct 2012 #24
see Jack Ryan... waddirum Oct 2012 #17
So the Boston Globe is working on a story. Hmmm. Glimmer of Hope Oct 2012 #9
To paraphrase LBJ, "He likes to fuck pigs" DollarBillHines Oct 2012 #10
Abuse would not be surprising flamingdem Oct 2012 #12
Just see who Romney sends to represent his interests. sadbear Oct 2012 #15
1) The court will not lift the order; 2) gotta be some paternity suit... joeybee12 Oct 2012 #16
TMZ's spin krawhitham Oct 2012 #18
Wouldn't something this destructive have been discovered/declared during his paty's vetting process? DMacTX Oct 2012 #19
Didn't he have undocumented workers at one time? meadowlark5 Oct 2012 #20
yes he did Rosa Luxemburg Oct 2012 #23
So Gloria represents someone who knows something treestar Oct 2012 #21
it can't just be about "talking a woman out of an abortion" riverwalker Oct 2012 #25
I'll bet he protected someone with status, wealth and power libodem Oct 2012 #26
bingo!! riverwalker Oct 2012 #27
I think Post #26 is onto something credible to consider...... northoftheborder Oct 2012 #28
Little info to go on. Could be something good or could be another Al Capone's Vault - lynne Oct 2012 #29
From what I've read. GeorgeGist Oct 2012 #30

Indpndnt

(2,391 posts)
22. I don't think Allred would bother, if that's the case. They wouldn't talk.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 08:39 PM
Oct 2012

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.

waddirum

(979 posts)
17. see Jack Ryan...
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 08:16 PM
Oct 2012

...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.

sadbear

(4,340 posts)
15. Just see who Romney sends to represent his interests.
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 08:13 PM
Oct 2012

If he sends no one, there's probably nothing there.

 

joeybee12

(56,177 posts)
16. 1) The court will not lift the order; 2) gotta be some paternity suit...
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 08:15 PM
Oct 2012

Can't imagine anything else other than abuse, and Marie Antoinette would never complain.

krawhitham

(4,647 posts)
18. TMZ's spin
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 08:19 PM
Oct 2012
http://www.tmz.com/2012/10/23/mitt-romney-court-showdown-testimony-gloria-allred/

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/

meadowlark5

(2,795 posts)
20. Didn't he have undocumented workers at one time?
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 08:33 PM
Oct 2012

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.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
21. So Gloria represents someone who knows something
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 08:34 PM
Oct 2012

but is under gag order not to reveal it? But thinks it is important for the voters to know.

Fascinating.

riverwalker

(8,694 posts)
25. it can't just be about "talking a woman out of an abortion"
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 08:50 PM
Oct 2012

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)
26. I'll bet he protected someone with status, wealth and power
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 08:52 PM
Oct 2012

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)
27. bingo!!
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 08:59 PM
Oct 2012

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

lynne

(3,118 posts)
29. Little info to go on. Could be something good or could be another Al Capone's Vault -
Tue Oct 23, 2012, 10:04 PM
Oct 2012

- 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?

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