[PJ-Comix]

But a few years later, Skakel broke ranks with his rels when then-teenage babysitter Marisa Verrochi confided to him that Michael Kennedy had begun having sex with her when she was just 14 - a violation of the state's statutory rape laws. Skakel tried to tear his cousin away from the girl and subsequently went to the Norfolk County District Attorney and told him all he knew about the affair - a move that earned him the Kennedy family's endless enmity.

During Skakel's trial it was suggested that guilt over what he had done to another blonde teenager, Martha Moxley, drove him to break ranks with his family to try to protect Verrochi.

Furthermore, Skakel compounded the felony, as far as the Kennedys were concerned, when he penned a proposal for a tell-all tome that he said would rip the lid off long-buried family secrets. ``The first account by an insider of the avarice, perversion and gangsterism of `America's Royal Family,' '' the draft reads.

This is what pissed the Kennedys off about Skakel. Not the murder.

[Eric in the Ozarks]

The Kennedys get what they want in Mass. Wouldn't surprise me that they wanted Michael Skakel in prison.

[alisasny]

In addition William Kennedy Smith is Kennedy blood. His middle name is really Kennedy so he is entitled to use his middle name. However I bet he was only Will Smith prior to the rape indictment.

I wonder if Skakel going to DA about Michael Kennedy will earn him some leniency and I can see why the majority of RFK and Ethels kids stayed away. The probably indirectly blame Skakel for Michael Kennedys untimely death before he could go to trial.

[oldironsides]

Nobody showed up because "first cousin Kathleen Kennedy Townsend" is running for Gov. of Maryland. She is a pro choice liberal that has done a very poor job at her present position in Maryland. She botched the juvenile justice issue big time as AG and now wants to step up as the chief executive.

Kathleen jumped the Mason Dixon line for Al Gore and campaigned for him in our county. She is a rabid pro choicer and a typical Kennedy. I wonder if Momma Ethel will support her offspring with money and time? Momma Ethel used to attend mass each morning. Let us see just how dedicated the Catholic Church is to pro life issues. I intend to email the Catholic Chancery in Baltimore and ask what they intend to do with this pro choice candidate? They will support her as she has that famous name.

[Dick Bachert]

We hear that other members of this "group" will soon be releasing CDs of some of THEIR favs. In the meantime, enjoy these ditties from their lead sinner SINGER (yeah, "singer," that's the ticket)!

JUST ANNOUNCED FOR THE HOLIDAY GIFT SEASON:

The LONG AWAITED Michael Skakel CD to be released.

Featuring "Under The Cum Cum Tree," "Michael Rowed The Boat to Jail" and "I'm In the Jailhouse Now."

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[OldFriend]

Still kind of surprising that Ethel didn't make an appearance for the sake of her brother. I guess political matters trump family sometimes.

[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

Dating Kennedys can be hazardous to a girl's health?