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18 Wednesday Apr 2018

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What the hell?

Erics Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].

In Cole County Circuit Court:

18AC-CC00143 – ERIC R GREITENS V STATE OF MO, EX REL. HAWLEY (E-CASE)
Judge/Commissioner Assigned: BEETEM, JON EDWARD
Date Filed: 04/16/2018
Location: Cole Circuit
Case Type: CC Temporary Restraining Order

GREITENS , ERIC R , Petitioner
represented by
NASSER , MICHELLE , Attorney for Petitioner
100 MADISON STREET
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101
[….]
7733 FORSYTH BLVD
SUITE 1900
ST LOUIS, MO 63105
[….]
MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL , Respondent
PO BOX 899
207 W HIGH ST
JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65102
[….]

04/18/2018
Summons Issued-Circuit
Document ID: 18-SMCC-208, for MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL.Attorney to print two copies of service document created to issue for service and return. Service copy to include filings to serve, if applicable. msh
04/16/2018
Filing Info Sheet eFiling
Filed By: MICHELLE NASSER
Pet Filed in Circuit Ct
Verified Petition for a Temporary Restraining Order and Request for Appointment of Special Prosecutor; Case Information Sheet. msh
Filed By: MICHELLE NASSER
On Behalf Of: ERIC R GREITENS
Judge Assigned

Issued To:MISSOURI ATTORNEY GENERAL
Date Issued: 04/18/2018
Document Issued: Summons Civil Case-To Dft-Res
Due Date: 05/18/2018
Document ID: 18-SMCC-208

Apparently the republican governor of the State of Missouri has filed for a restraining order against the republican Attorney General of the State of Missouri.

We couldn’t make this shit up.

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2017)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready (April 10, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into… (April 17, 2018)

Really, just go away… (April 17, 2018)

HR 6783: Impeachment (April 18, 2018)

Really, just go away…

17 Tuesday Apr 2018

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The republican leadership in the Missouri General Assembly is calling for Eric Greitens (r) to resign.

Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

This evening, from Eric Greitens (r), via Twitter:

Eric Greitens @EricGreitens
I will not be resigning the Governor’s office. In three weeks, this matter will go to a court of law—where it belongs and where the facts will prove my innocence. Until then, I will do what the people of Missouri sent me here to do: to serve them and work hard on their behalf.
7:35 PM – 17 Apr 2018

Some of the responses:

Resign. Missourians deserve better than a manipulative, sexually abusive man in the Governor’s Mansion.

Wait. All of your crimes go to trial in three weeks? The sexual assault stuff and the charity stuff? It’s hard to keep up so please forgive me for not knowing which alleged crimes we’re talking about here, Governor.

Well, this is one Republican who worked to get you elected, and I now believe very strongly you need to resign for the good of this state. I made a mistake. It is now time to do what is right. Please step aside. I pray for God to forgive you.

I didn’t vote for you, and I think you should leave. #ResignNow

Then let the impeachment proceedings begin.

Please. Resign.

If you had any concern for the people of Missouri then you would resign.

No do the right thing and resign.

Look at what constituents are saying ! Grovel out !

If only you realized that impeachment does not require a conviction in a court of law. You are an embarrassment to our state and if you had a shred of integrity you would resign.

You don’t need to resign, the General Assembly is going to fire you.

you are a pathetic fool. No shame. Seek mental health counseling.

You’re only serving your ego and the dark money that got you elected.

RESIGN

Resign. Or be impeached. Take your pick, Eric. #TimesUp

I can’t believe I voted for you. You’re putting yourself before missourians you about to have another case against you a very strong case. Let the impeachment process begin.

@MOHouseGOP: impeach him now. Save Missouri from further embarrassment.

You need to resign. Your arrogance and toxic, sick macho act are the last things we need in government. God willing, your political career has been raptured.

This will be your legacy, governor.

Ok, Blagojevich.

You’re going to jail

I voted for you. I’m sorry I did. You do NOT have a mandate to lead. Step aside so #Misssouri can get to work.

Impeachment works wonders.

By all means, don’t. It will be so much more satisfying to watch you lose every shred of dignity on the way out.

Cool. They’ll just forcibly remove you then.

I can’t believe this guy is clinging to power.

Nobody Believes You Eric.

Get over it Greitens, we don’t trust you, a liar, no character! We do not want a person like you running the state of Missouri. It’s called consequences for your behavior

Step down Dude. It’s over.

You’re not serving the people of Missouri very well under these circumstances.

The consensus begs to differ.

I think you are being pretty foolish. You need to step down.

Walk out or booted out, the end result will be that you’ll be out. It’s coming.

You sir are a complete moron and you will be removed by impeachment. Good day!

Why? To spread those good family values you preached on the campaign trail?? Resigning would be the last bit of pride you have left. Disgraceful.

Resign dude, it’s over

On behalf of Sen. McCaskill thank you for the smooth road to a Dem Majority.

Let the impeachment begin.

Yeah, good luck with that. People really hate you.

the facts are, that you are not fit to serve in office.
Do the right thing and resign.

Know when to call it quits, Governor. For reference, that was three weeks ago.

You don’t work on my behalf. Go away.

Now what?

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2017)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready (April 10, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into… (April 17, 2018)

It’s a fine mess he’s gotten himself into…

17 Tuesday Apr 2018

Posted by in campaign finance, Missouri Governor, US Senate, Claire McCaskill

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Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Josh Hawley (r) [2016 file photo].

Late this morning:

STL Public Radio @stlpublicradio
BREAKING: AG Hawley says he has uncovered a potential felony violation by Gov. Greitens and turned evidence over to @stlcao. The violation is related to his nonprofit, The Mission Continues.
10:53 AM – 17 Apr 2018

Whereupon Missouri government and politics Twitter blew up.

Senator Claire McCaskill (D) [2017 file photo].

A press release from Senator Claire McCaskill’s (D) U.S. Senate campaign:

April 17, 2018 Press Releases
McCaskill for Missouri Statement on Hawley Press Conference Regarding Statute of Limitations for Greitens’ Use of The Mission Continues Donor List

MISSOURI — McCaskill for Missouri Communications Director Meira Bernstein released the following statement on Attorney General Josh Hawley’s press conference today, during which he claimed that the statute of limitations is approaching on Governor Greitens’ use of The Mission Continues donor list:

“We’re glad that Hawley has come out of hiding to acknowledge the existing evidence of criminal behavior of the Governor. However, the sad truth is that this shows gross incompetence on the part of the Attorney General. The evidence in this case has been publicly available since October 2016 — what excuse could Josh Hawley possibly have for failing to pursue an investigation and allowing this evidence to languish for over a year? The only reason the statute of limitations is now a problem in this case is because Hawley was trying to protect his friend and large donor for as long as possible.”

Background:

October 10, 2016: Press reports that Greitens used a donor list from his charity, The Mission Continues, to solicit donations for his campaign.

April 28, 2017: Greitens is fined by the Missouri Ethics Commission and admits wrongdoing for his use of the charity donor list.

February 27, 2018: Press reports that St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner may be looking into the Governor’s use of the charity donor list.

March 1, 2018: Press reports confirm that St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is looking into the Governor’s use of the charity donor list.

March 1, 2018: Hawley announces he is investigating Greitens’ use of the charity donor list after press reports confirm the prosecuting attorney’s investigation, despite declining to investigate for nearly a year.

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Uh, what took Josh Hawley (r) so long?

Previously:

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Quid pro quo (April 16, 2017)

Previously:

Quid pro quo

16 Monday Apr 2018

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This morning, via Twitter:

Gregg Keller @RGreggKeller
Whoa: #MOLeg State Rep from estimable @missouriscout today: “Lots of people, including me, have been threatened that if we go against the Governor, we will never get financial support from any of the major donors in MO.”
6:48 AM – 16 Apr 2018

One of the best arguments ever for campaign finance and ethics reform in Missouri.

Previously:

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Getting ironical about Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Standing ovation (April 14, 2018)

Standing ovation

14 Saturday Apr 2018

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This afternoon:

Platte County GOP @PlatteCountyGOP
Gov. @EricGreitens got a standing ovation from the @PlatteCountyGOP at #SpringToVictory in @parkvillemo.
[….]
2:58 PM – 14 Apr 2018

One of the responses:

That’s appalling. Have you read the House Committee report — written and endorsed, as you well know, by many members of the GOP?

Previously:

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Go away, asshole. (April 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r-21): impeach Greitens (April 13, 2018)

Go away, asshole.

12 Thursday Apr 2018

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Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

Just go away.

Look, you can afford to walk away. One of those billionaires you know could be good for any right wingnut welfare you’d get for being on the letterhead and not showing up at your office at a cleverly named D.C. beltway propaganda concern.

Instead, be with your family. Tinker in your garden. Work out (it’ll make you feel better). Write a book about your experience. It’ll sell. Your base will plunk down good cash for something like that. Make motivational speeches. There’ll be a market for your individual, though not quite uncommon, perspective. Even if you end up serving time.

What you shouldn’t do is feel entitled to remain as Governor of Missouri. We read the report [pdf]. Oh yes, it’s credible. Five Republicans and two Democrats on the Missouri House Special Investigative Committee on Oversight heard the testimony, reviewed the documents and evidence, wrote the report, and signed it.

We read the report. No person should treat another that way. Ever.

Just go away. But, you won’t, will you? Because you’re that much of an arrogant narcissist. Which is what got you into this trouble in the first place.

As an obvious understatement we would call that a disqualifying character flaw.

You probably still believe that you’ll be president. The sad thing for everyone else is that you’re probably right. The bar is so low these days.

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2017)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready (April 10, 2018)

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

A former Prosecutor – on the Greitens Report (April 11, 2018)

A former Prosecutor – on the Greitens Report

11 Wednesday Apr 2018

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This evening, via Twitter, from Senator Claire Mccaskill (D):

Claire McCaskill @clairecmc
I have read the official report from the Republican led Missouri House investigation, including the sworn testimony. It is clearly time to put the interests of the people of Missouri first. The Governor should resign.
7:32 PM – 11 Apr 2018

Previously:

The Report (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is (April 11, 2018)

Call it what it is

11 Wednesday Apr 2018

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This evening, via Twitter, from Missouri Democratic Party Chair Stephen Webber:

Stephen Webber @s_webber
If you’re reporting/commenting on @EricGreitens and find yourself about to write “non-consensual sex,” think of the hell the victim endured and instead write what “non-consensual sex” actually is: rape.
7:13 PM – 11 Apr 2018

Previously:

The Report (April 11, 2017)

The Report

11 Wednesday Apr 2018

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Ladies and gentlemen, Eric Greitens (r), the Governor of Missouri:

Eric Greitens (r) [2016 file photo].

There were five Republicans and two Democrats on the committee.

REPORT OF THE MISSOURI HOUSE
SPECIAL INVESTGATIVE COMMIITTEE ON OVERSIGHT [pdf]

[….]

SENSITVE CONTENT WARNING

This report contains content of a sensitive and sexual nature…

[….]

FINDINGS OF THE COMMITTEE
A. Conduct in Relation to Witness 1
Based on the testimony and evidence received by the Committee to date, the Committee finds reason to believe the following:

1. The Committee finds Witness 1 to be an overall credible witness.

2. Witness 2, a confidant of Witness 1, testified she has known Witness 1 for ten
years.2

3. Witness 3 authenticated a surreptitious recording of a conversation with Witness 1 that took place on March 25, 2015, approximately four days after Witness 1’s sexual encounter with Greitens.

4. Witness 4, a confidant of Witness 1, testified that she has known Witness 1 for thirty years, dating back to elementary school.3

5. Greitens declined the opportunity to testify and failed to respond to the Committee’s request for production of documents and sworn answers to written interrogatories.4 The Committee notes that Greitens has the constitutional right to so decline, and that the Committee has treated this process as if he also has the right to testify at this point in time.

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35. Witness 1 testified that Greitens then said, “You’re not going to mention my name. Don’t even mention my name to anybody at all, because if you do, I’m going to take these pictures, and I’m going to put them everywhere I can. They are going to be everywhere, and then everyone will know what a little whore you are.”39

36. Witness 1 explained her reaction:

I just stood there, because I was like What the fuck? He doesn’t have feelings for me, he just wants to fuck me. So anyways, I was completely silent. I didn’t say anything, especially – so I didn’t even – my husband traveled for a living, and I didn’t even let him get pictures of me. So I just stood there quietly, and then he came up close to me and he said, Are you going to say anything? Are you going to mention my name? Of course, in my head, I was screaming, Fuck, all I want to do is tell people right now. I’m dying. This is the most embarrassing thing that’s ever happened to me. So I just didn’t answer at all, and then he spanked me and said, Are you going to mention my name? And I said – I just gritted through my teeth and I said, No. And he’s like Good – now that’s a good girl and was, like, back in his – whatever – you know, the thing that he had in his mind, the thing that he was going to do with me.40

37. Witness 1 testified that Greitens began kissing down her stomach again, and “as soon as he got, like, low on me, I just started freaking out and I started ripping down my hands. I was like, Get me out of here. I’m not ready for this. I don’t want this. I don’t want this.”41

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Read all of the documents. Some old media (television) in the Kansas City media market are already doing a both siderism he said/she said schtick.

“…The Committee finds Witness 1 to be an overall credible witness…”

“…Greitens declined the opportunity to testify and failed to respond to the Committee’s request for production of documents and sworn answers to written interrogatories. The Committee notes that Greitens has the constitutional right to so decline, and that the Committee has treated this process as if he also has the right to testify at this point in time…”

Special Investigative Committee on Oversight Transcripts [pdf]

Special Investigative Committee on Oversight Exhibits [pdf]

Want to bet whether this report in it’s entirety is going to become a campaign literature drop in every state Senate or House district with an incumbent who refuses to act or continues to enable him?

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2017)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)

The popcorn is ready

The popcorn is ready

10 Tuesday Apr 2018

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Oh, my.

Pass the popcorn.

This evening, via Twitter:

Lauren Trager @LaurenTrager
BREAKING: House committee investigating Gov @EricGreitens confirms it will release its report tomorrow at 5:00 pm. @KMOV
5:39 PM – 10 Apr 2018

Previously:

Oh, my. (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 2 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 3 (January 11, 2018)

אַ שאַנדע פֿאַר די גוים and *IOKIYAR (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 4 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 5 (January 11, 2018)

Oh, my – part 6 (January 12, 2018)

Sen. Denny Hoskins (r): not exactly a ringing endorsement (January 12, 2018)

Gov. Eric Greitens (r): piping (January 16, 2018)

Oh, my – part 7 (January 16, 2018)

Waiting… (January 19, 2018)

Oh, my – part 8 (January 29, 2018)

The unanswered question (February 8, 2017)

RSMo § 565.252 (February 22, 2018)

Well, you were the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 22, 2018)

Well, he was the one who used a blindfold and tape. (February 23, 2018)

A few words of advice (February 26, 2018)

Eric Greitens (r) and the House – pass the popcorn (March 6, 2018)

Oh, my – part 9 (March 6, 2018)

“That’s not how you spell bare.” (March 7, 2018)

It’s their world, the rest of us only get to live in it (April 8, 2018)