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In reply to the discussion: Al's punishment should fit the crime. [View all]Shemp Howard
(889 posts)33. The so-called diaper photo was faked.
That diaper photo was faked.
https://www.mediamatters.org/research/2009/05/04/drudge-smears-joker-franken-with-doctored-photo/149789
But the so-called groping photo was real. And as CTyankee said, that was a big problem for Al. I thought he addressed it honestly, and sincerely. Even the woman involved accepted his apology.
http://time.com/5028172/leeann-tweeden-al-franken-apology/
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I think he should just keep on being a Senator and ask again for an ethics investigation
Maraya1969
Dec 2017
#14
I think that is backfiring against them already. Just look at Gillibrandd' FB page or look at the
Maraya1969
Dec 2017
#9
Not only is he losing his livelihood, but his reputation is being dragged through the mud. n/t
rainin
Dec 2017
#4
Listen to this anonymous accuser and tell me if she didn't get her idea from #45
Maraya1969
Dec 2017
#10
I feel like a decent person's first instinct is to apologize, no matter what
More_Cowbell
Dec 2017
#12