Posted on 06/20/2018 4:52:26 AM PDT by raccoonradio
Ex- (MA) Senate President Stanley C. Rosenberg and his estranged husband are being targeted for damages in a civil lawsuit by a former Beacon Hill legislative aide who says Bryon Hefner sexually abused him twice in Rosenbergs presence, and once at the couples North End condo.
The explosive 16-page lawsuit was filed in Suffolk Superior Court by attorney Mitchell Garabedian on behalf of John Doe.
Does true identity was immediately impounded by Judge Debra A. Squires-Lee. He is identified only as a resident of Middlesex County who worked as a legislative aide for the House of Representatives.
The court finds that irreparable and immediate harm may result absent an ex-parte order of impoundment, Squires-Lee ruled. The seal could be lifted Monday depending on the outcome of a hearing today on whether it warrants extension.
The allegations against Hefner in the civil suit mirror those of one of four men whove criminally accused Hefner of sexual abuse. Garabedian declined to say yesterday if its the same person.
Because of the pending criminal matter, Ill let the complaint speak for itself, Ill let the facts be introduced and a just verdict rendered, Garabedian told the Herald. Garabedian achieved fame as an advocate for victims of priest sex abuse, winning multimillion-dollar cases against the Catholic Church.
Hefner, 31, is currently out of state receiving unspecified treatment after being charged by Attorney General Maura Healey with indecent assault and battery, open and gross lewdness and lascivious behavior and dissemination of images of a nude or partially nude person. The indictments stem from encounters Hefner allegedly had with four men, whose identities have not been disclosed by prosecutors.
Hefners criminal attorney, Tracy Miner, and Rosenberg could not be reached for comment on the civil lawsuit. That suit was filed Friday.
Rosenberg, 68, retired last month amid the ongoing scandal that already cost him his leadership post. The suit states Rosenberg, a legislator for nearly three decades, became romantically involved with Hefner in 2008, when Hefner was an intern in the state Senate office.
Rosenberg was paid $156,650 last year, according to state payroll records. The couple have two condos, both in Rosenbergs name. The one in the North End is assessed at $578,800. The other, in Amherst, is assessed at $174,800.
Does complaint accuses Hefner of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and Rosenberg of conspiracy and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Doe is alleged to have met Hefner and Rosenberg at a private social function in Boston in June 2015, where Doe spoke with the couple about political matters in the Massachusetts Legislature and at the Massachusetts State House, the suit states.
After a subsequent get-together for drinks, Doe alleges Hefner brought him home to the Myrtle Street condo he and Rosenberg shared in the North End and sexually assaulted him as Doe tried to fight him off. It is not alleged that Rosenberg was present there.
However, Doe claims that on April 19, 2016, he, Hefner and Rosenberg shared a car at Rosenbergs invitation to a political event in Boston. Rosenberg was a passenger in the front seat, the suit states, and while he and Hefner were sitting in the back, Hefner sexually assaulted him again. Doe said when he pushed Hefner away and told him to screw off, Rosenberg called out, Knock it off back there.
When the men all shared a table at the event, the suit claims Hefner assaulted Doe under the table with Rosenberg there, as well as members of his staff and a second senator.
Defendant Rosenberg provided excuses for Defendant Hefners conduct. Defendant Rosenberg claimed that Defendant Hefners mental health issues or problems with alcohol excused Defendant Hefners conduct, Garabedian argues in the suit.
Rosenberg is accused of providing Hefner access to individuals who worked, communicated with or lobbied at the Massachusetts Legislature or at the Massachusetts State House, and of placing Doe in harms way by not intervening when Hefner was seated next to him conduct the suit decries as extreme and outrageous, beyond all possible bounds of decency, and utterly intolerable in a civilized community.
Rosenberg pledged the relationship with his "husband" would not interfere with state business. The lovebirds are now separated.
>>problems with alcohol
From Ted Kennedy "I'll drive you to the ferry, Mary Jo" to the Boston Globe's Kevin Cullen--"oh, demon alcohol, memories I can't recall. Who thought that I would fall...a slave to demon alcohol..." (The Kinks)
Rosenberg’s facebook page is still up and has the text of his letter of resignation.
Here are some of the comments from constituents...
>>Are you kidding me? This makes me feel ill! You have done so much for us! Who can possibly take your place and care as much as you have?! The political scene is just going crazy. Round and round, where it will stop no one knows. We are in the twilight zone!
<There are so many ways that your work has benefited me and my community. Your support of public higher education; the arts; local agriculture; programs that help low income families; people with disabilities; local healthcare institutions and programs. Your years of work have made many people’s lives better.
<<I am truly sorry. Your body of work will always speak for how much and how well you did by us. I wish you all the best, and a future that brings you much satisfaction and joy - enough to be able to put this period of time well behind you.
His husband?????
UUUUUGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH
He doesn’t have a husband. He has a partner in buggery.
The accused. IHefner must be a homo gigolo. There is no other explanation.
Rule One: No Poofters!
“Hefner” is a more than slightly ironic name for that smirking faggot.
Rosenberg’s district included Amherst and Northampton, in the Pioneer Valley. It’s a wonder the entire valley isn’t ringed by pillars of salt.
Hugh Hefner: Playboy
Bryon Hefner: Gayboy boytoy
Happy Valley
The odd couple.
“Ex- (MA) Senate President Stanley C. Rosenberg and his estranged husband...”
Nuff said.
Disgusting fudge packers.
“However, Doe claims that on April 19, 2016, he, Hefner and Rosenberg shared a car at Rosenbergs invitation to a political event in Boston.”
So why would you choose to do that after a forceable rape? It will be asked in court of course because it is out of place.
DK
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