Episode 33: L' Anno di Gesu

Hillary and Tina cover former Bridgeport Connecticut Mayor Joe Ganim and former US Senator out of Oklahoma, Ralph Shortey.

Hillary’s Story
Joe Ganim wins the 1991 election to become Bridgeport, Connecticut’s 51st mayor after campaigning on a law and order platform. But, in 2000, when the FBI revealed that Ganim was a target of a three year investigation, the law and order mayor had to face the music.

Tina’s Story
Ralph Shortey served as US Senator out of Oklahoma's 44th district beginning in 2010. But, when police discover the senator in a hotel room with a minor, Shortey’s political career is cut short.

Sources
Hillary's Story'
Wikimedia
Joe Ganim

Hartford Courant
The Ins And Outs Of Public Campaign Financing In Connecticut--by Neil Vigdor

Bridgeport has spent over $500,000 as it responds to a federal criminal investigation--by Associated Press

CT Mirror
Eight years out of prison, Ganim says he’s ready to be governor--by Mark Pazniokas

The New York Times
Bridgeport Mayor Convicted On 16 Charges of Corruption--By Paul von Zielbauer

Why This Ex-Con Mayor Is Running Away From Reporters

WNPR
At It Again: Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim Seeks Reelection--By CARMEN BASKAUF & LUCY NALPATHANCHIL

The Atlantic
From a Prison Cell to the Mayor's Office--by Russell Berman

CT Post
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim sues Delta Airlines over dog bite--By Daniel Tepfer

Bridgeport Connecticut
Mayor Joseph P. Ganim

Photos:
Joe Ganim--via Westfair Online
Joe Ganim Leaving Halfway House--by Jessica Hill via The Atlantic
Joe Ganim Reelected--via The New York Times

Tina's Story
Wikimedia
Ralph Shortey

Oklahoma News 4
“I’ve hurt more people than I can name,” Ex-senator sentenced for child sex trafficking
Former Oklahoma senator convicted of child sex trafficking sentenced to 15 years in prison--by K. Butcher

Non Doc
‘Gang bang’: Read the full FBI affidavit on Ralph Shortey--By Tres Savage

International Business Times
Who Is Ralph Shortey? Trump Campaign Leader, Oklahoma State Senator Charged With Child Prostitution To Resign--By Kasia Kovacs

Tulsa World
Ralph Shortey: Downfall was swift, shocking--By Dale Denwalt The Oklahoman
Ralph Shortey: Fast facts about the state senator and the legislation he's supported
Rep. Dan Kirby silent on sexual harassment accusation as activist calls for his resignation--by Randy Krehbiel

YouTube (Red Circle Interrogations and Confessions)
Sen Ralph Shortey - Police Interrogation - Former Republican state senator - sex trafficking charge

Huffington Post
Ralph Shortey, Oklahoma State Senator, Introduces Bill Banning Aborted Fetuses In Food--By Laura Bassett

SCRIBD
Shortey Indictment for Web 1504734866--Uploaded byGrant Stern

News 9
Tulsa Republican Rep. Dan Kirby Resigns--by Grant Hermes

News on 6
Records Allege Two At Capitol Knew Of Child Porn On Shortey's Computer

Fox News
Oklahoma lawmaker wants to protect people who destroy drones flying on their property

ABC News
Self-Defense or Murder? Oklahoma Case Sparks Debate--by CLAYTON SANDELL, SABRINA PARISE and KATIE KINDELAN

Field and Stream
OK Senator in Favor of Open-Carry to Defend Against Turkey Attacks--by Chad Love

CNN
Cultures clash as Oklahoma's Hispanic population surges--By Ed Lavandera and Tracy Sabo

NBC News
Former Oklahoma state senator sentenced to 15 years on child sex trafficking charge

Ballotpedia
Ralph Shortey

KFOR
Oklahoma law allows Sen. Ralph Shortey to keep his state retirement even if convicted of prostitution with a minor

Courthouse News Service
Disgraced Lawmaker Gets 15 Years for Soliciting Teen--by ROBERT KAHN

The Journal Record
Shortey ordered to pay $125,850 to victim

The Washington Post
Former Oklahoma state senator admits to child sex trafficking while in office--by Kristine Phillips

The Kansas City Star
Police video shows Oklahoma lawmaker getting busted in motel room with underage boy--BY ADAM DARBY AND LISA GUTIERREZ

Track Bill
Oklahoma Sen. Ralph Shortey (R) 44th district

Pink News
Anti-LGBT Republican sentenced to 15 years in prison for child sex trafficking--by JOSH JACKMAN

Newsweek
[Trump Campaign Coordinator and 'Family Values' Republican Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Trafficking, Faces Life in Prison](Trump Campaign Coordinator and 'Family Values' Republican Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Trafficking, Faces Life in Prison)--BY CARLOS BALLESTEROS

AP
Lawmaker charged with child prostitution filed odd bills--By SEAN MURPHY
Records: 2 knew about porn on Oklahoma lawmaker’s computer--By SEAN MURPHY

State of Oklahoma
Senate Bill 1418 by Shortey

KOCO News 5
Federal child porn-related charges filed against former state Sen. Ralph Shortey

Photos
Ralph Shortey Mug Shot from Cleveland County Sheriff's Office via AP from NBC News
Ralph Shortey with Ephesians 5:22 T-shirt--from police body cam via Kansas City Star
Ralph Shortey Police Interrogation--via KOCO 5 News