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Former Obama campaign advisor arrested for soliciting sex from minor
http://www.northjersey.com ^ | November 24th, 2010 | BY HERB JACKSON

Posted on 12/03/2010 10:13:28 PM PST by Maelstorm

... Robert Decheine, 48, of Washington, D.C., was arrested in Gaithersburg, Md. last week. Gaithersburg police announced Tuesday that 11 people were caught in a police sting that involved ads placed on a website and an undercover officer communicating with “johns” through phone and text messages.

“During the communication, an exchange of services or expectations was made,” a police news release said.

Decheine was arrested at 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 and Gaithersburg police contacted authorities in the House to confirm the employment information he gave them, Lane said.

The solicitation was for sex with an underage girl, said Gaithersburg Police Officer Dan Lane. Decheine was released on $15,000 bail.

Rothman, D-Fair Lawn, learned of the arrest from the House sergeant at arms at 3:30 p.m. Friday, spokesman Aaron Keyak said in a release. Rothman “immediately consulted appropriate House Counsel and terminated Mr. Decheine’s employment,” the release said.

“Congressman Rothman considers this alleged criminal act to be shocking, appalling and indefensible,” the release said. “As a parent, he understands the vital importance of protecting our children from predators.”

Rothman directed his staff to cooperate with investigators, but would not comment further. The charge of sexual solicitation of a minor in Maryland carries a penalty of not more than 10 years in prison or a fine not exceeding $25,000.

Decheine has run Rothman’s Washington and New Jersey offices since May 2003 and was also an integral part of his reelection campaign. After Rothman became the first House incumbent in the Northeast to support Barack Obama against Hillary Rodham Clinton for president, Decheine became a senior adviser to Obama’s New Jersey campaign operation and took a leave from Rothman’s office.

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This one likes em young.

1 posted on 12/03/2010 10:13:34 PM PST by Maelstorm
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To: Maelstorm

A DUer for sure.


2 posted on 12/03/2010 10:18:22 PM PST by Bullish
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To: Maelstorm

So he and his wife are *both* on Rothman’s payroll? I wonder how comfortable the office for her will be on Monday.

Actually, I wonder if she had any clue. She must be in agony and rage if she just found out. If that’s the case, I feel terrible for her. Even a campaign worker for the other side doesn’t deserve to be put into this situation.


3 posted on 12/03/2010 10:19:36 PM PST by worst-case scenario (Striving to reach the light)
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To: Maelstorm
Shocking, appalling and indefensible!

~ Jackie Chiles


4 posted on 12/03/2010 10:30:13 PM PST by I see my hands (How's that ballot box working out for you?)
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To: Maelstorm

His next job will be with TSA.


5 posted on 12/03/2010 10:34:15 PM PST by presently no screen name ("Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down.." Mark 7:13)
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To: Maelstorm

He's the one in the back - in happier days...LOL.

6 posted on 12/03/2010 10:37:19 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: presently no screen name
His next job will be with TSA.

LOL. Oh, you're a baaaaaaaaad girl!

7 posted on 12/03/2010 10:38:16 PM PST by onyx (If you truly support Sarah Palin and want on her busy ping list, let me know!)
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To: Maelstorm

I’m actually a bit surprised....

That any male 0bama associate...

would be interested in females...

of any age.


8 posted on 12/03/2010 10:39:39 PM PST by LegendHasIt
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To: Maelstorm

vomit


9 posted on 12/03/2010 10:47:46 PM PST by dalebert
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To: onyx
:)
10 posted on 12/03/2010 10:48:49 PM PST by presently no screen name ("Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down.." Mark 7:13)
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To: Maelstorm
Obama: 'Judge Me By the People Who Surround Me'
11 posted on 12/03/2010 10:51:48 PM PST by TigersEye (Who crashed the markets on 9/28/08 and why?)
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To: Maelstorm

Wee are the ones he was waiting for.


12 posted on 12/04/2010 12:02:02 AM PST by Blado (Bambi- The Bowing, Bird Flipping, Nose Picking Animatronic TelePuppet™ from Sauros Industries!)
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To: Maelstorm

“How’d I know she was only 13 ?? She looked 15 to me !”


13 posted on 12/04/2010 1:25:17 AM PST by Kellis91789 (There's a reason the mascot of the Democratic Party is a jackass.)
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To: Maelstorm

typical registerd Demorcat.
“Congressman Rothman considers this alleged criminal act to be shocking, appalling and indefensible,” the release said. “As a parent, he understands the vital importance of protecting our children from predators.”

Yeah sure!


14 posted on 12/04/2010 3:28:18 AM PST by rrrod (at home in Medellin Colombia)
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To: worst-case scenario

I have no pity for him or his wife. They are both working for the destruction of this country.


15 posted on 12/04/2010 4:42:57 AM PST by caver (Obama: Home of the Whopper)
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