Oh, how the wingnuts try to twist the truth.
Hastert is an ADMITTED serial child predator. The judge did not allow Hastert to get away with his euphemistic "mistreated" statement, but was required by the judge to admit to each case of sexual child abuse in open court before sentencing.
From the New York Times (bolding mine):
Dennis Hastert Sentenced to 15 Months, and Apologizes for Sex Abuse
“The defendant is a serial child molester,” said Judge Thomas M. Durkin of Federal District Court, as Mr. Hastert sat impassively, often staring downward, hands crossed on his lap. He added, “Some actions can obliterate a lifetime of good works. Nothing is more stunning than having ‘serial child molester’ and ‘speaker of the House’ in the same sentence.”
“You said you mistreated athletes. Did you sexually abuse Mr. Cross?” he asked.
“I don’t remember doing that, but I accept his statement,” Mr. Hastert replied.
“Did you sexually abuse Victim B?” Judge Durkin asked, referring to one of at least two other former wrestlers whose names have not been made public.
Mr. Hastert paused. “Yes,” he said.
“How about Mr. Reinboldt – did you sexually abuse him?” Judge Durkin asked.
Mr. Hastert said that was “a different situation,” but eventually acknowledged the abuse.
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