Foley Claims He Was Molested by Clergyman When He Was a Teen

FoxNews ^ | 10/3/06 | FoxNews

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Attorney: Foley Was Molested as a Teen by a Clergyman

WASHINGTON — Former Rep. Mark Foley was molested between the ages 13 and 15 by a clergyman, his attorney Mark Roth told reporters late Tuesday.

Foley also wants Americans to know that he is a gay man but he never had sexual contact with a minor, Roth said. Foley was admitted on Saturday night to a mental health facility, where he will remain for at least 30 days.

Roth said Foley wanted to release the name and religious affiliation where his alleged molestation occurred, but was advised by civil counsel to delay naming names at this time. However, details of the clergyman, the timeframe and the situation will be released when counsel advises Foley to do so.

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[JohnnyZ]

He was not pro gay or anti gay. I don't know his abortion policies

If you don't know what you're talking about, why are you posting and misleading people?

[michigander]

He better hope no one finds any pictures...

§ 2251. Sexual exploitation of children

[EternalPatriot]

Doesn't have to be a crime. It's morally repugnant. Quite defending the act - you sound like a liberal in every post.

Abortion isn't necessarily a crime but it's wrong too isn't it?

[conservative in nyc]

The Adam Walsh Child Protection And Safety Act Of 2006 H.R. 4472

I've read the law. Nowhere does it criminalize sex chats with minors on the Internet. Please look at it here and tell me where I'm wrong.

[US Navy guy]

I HATE THIS GUY!

[randog]

Gosh, do you suppose he will write a book about it?

Yeah, perhaps it'll be an inspirational book for kids with the message, "You can become a US Congressman even if you're an alcoholic gay pervert!". Maybe he can get Barney Frank to write the forward.

[conservative in nyc]

But which state law would apply? The law where the message originated (FL) or the state where it was received (LA or CA)?

Good question. One would think Florida could apply its own laws to something that happened in their state regardless of where the victim lives, but I really don't know for sure.

[Jeff Chandler]

receiving a leather bound copy of Dianetics at a Scientology gathering

Keep it together, keep it together, keep it together.

[STARWISE]

WOODFACE IS ON WITH BILL O'REILLY NOW!

[letsgonova19087]

Betcha he already booked the date of Oprah too.

[durasell]

Please go back and read my post. The top sentence is a quote pasted in from Howlin', the bottom are my thoughts. I don't see how you can mistake this for defending anything.

[gb63]

Under the definitions of the Walsh act, as I see it, a sexual offense could include asking a minor to engage in a sexual performance or action ( would that include inciting masturbation?) The perp need not be present.
Of course, the Walsh Act was passed this year, and might not be binding for acts pre-passage.

[sam_paine]

ohfercryinoutloud, Foley. GO AWAY!

[Howlin]

Bill is doing a great job!

[scripter]

Lost sense of restraint caused by doors being opened and mental pathways being formed that are easy to repeat.

Robbing a child of their innocence...

Homosexuality and child molestation: the link, the likelihood, the lasting effects
Study shows link between homosexuality and pedophilia
Homosexuality and Child Sexual Abuse

[cgk]

Just found this on the Scientology Flag(ship?) Service Organization site!

CLEARWATER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION HOSTS FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN

CLEARWATER BUSINESS ASSOCIATION HOSTS FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN

Mary Story from the Church of Scientology and Brett Miller from the Clearwater Businessman's Association present leatherbound copies of Dianetics and The Way to Happiness to Republican State Committee woman Nancy Riley and Congressman Mark Foley.

On May 24, 2003, the Clearwater Business Association showed their continued support of the democratic process by hosting a brunch in the Fort Harrison’s Crystal Ballroom, for one of the leading representatives in Washington, Congressman Mark Foley.

Over 150 people came to hear his views on taxes, education and national security, and they were able to pose questions to him.

[dennisw]

Mark Foley on Abortion

Voted YES on allowing human embryonic stem cell research. (May 2005)
Voted YES on restricting interstate transport of minors to get abortions. (Apr 2005)
Voted YES on making it a crime to harm a fetus during another crime. (Feb 2004)
Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortion except to save mother’s life. (Oct 2003)
Voted YES on forbidding human cloning for reproduction & medical research. (Feb 2003)
Voted YES on funding for health providers who don't provide abortion info. (Sep 2002)
Voted NO on banning Family Planning funding in US aid abroad. (May 2001)
Voted NO on federal crime to harm fetus while committing other crimes. (Apr 2001)
Voted YES on banning partial-birth abortions. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on barring transporting minors to get an abortion. (Jun 1999)
No federal funding of abortion, but no litmus test. (Dec 2000)
Rated 30% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)

[letsgonova19087]

HAHAHAHA excellent. Did you come up with that yourself?

[Captain Peter Blood]

Isn't this the way it always is, Blame someone else for their problems. Regardless we are better off without this guy.
He had to be a RINO unless others here can tell me different.
Sounds like he is Barney Frank's kind of guy!

[Scothia]

Forget the chainsaw way too noisy. I have a nice set of lopping shears that will take care of the job. They are a bit dull, it has been a long pruning season. ;-)

Yeah, you're right. Plus, the chain saw's too fast.