US House Rep Thomas B. Evans, Jr. seemed like a typical politician. But he found himself entangled with a pinup Playboy model lobbyist, sparking rumors of her using unconventional tactics.

Sources
Tina's Story
Orlando Sentinel
QUAYLE AND PAULA PARKINSON

PBS Think Tank
Corruption, Then and Now--with Ben Wattenberg

University of Virginia Alumni Page
THOMAS B. “TOM” EVANS JR.

UPI
Parkinson says she slept with six congressmen
Relax, congressmen. Lobbyist-Playboy model Paula Parkinson says she's got...

The Washington Post
The Paula Parkinson Story--by Rudy Maxa
Return From the Slough of Scandal--by Lois Romano

Wikipedia
Thomas B. Evans, Jr.

Photos
Thomas B. Evans, Jr.--from Congressional Pictorial Directory (Public Domain via Wikipedia).
Paula Parkinson--via New York Post
Dan Quayle in House of Representatives----from Congressional Pictorial Directory (Public Domain via Wikipedia).

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James McGreevey seemed destined for greatness as the governor of New Jersey. BUT behind closed doors, a scandal of lurked, centered around a shocking sex scandal that would put his political aspirations on hold.

Sources
Hillary's Story
ABC News
Man in McGreevey Scandal Speaks Out

CNN
Jim McGreevey Fast Facts--by CNN Editorial Researh
New Jersey governor quits, comes out as gay

C-SPAN
New Jersey Governor Resignation

Los Angeles Times
N.J. Governor Quits Over Gay Affair--by David Zucchini and Elizabeth Mehren

NBC News
Gay ex-N.J. governor seeks divorce

New York Post
Ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey considering political comeback after high-profile resignation--by Jon Levine

The New York Times
A GOVERNOR RESIGNS: OVERVIEW; McGreevey Steps Down After Disclosing a Gay Affair--by Laura Mansnerus
James McGreevey

Vanity Fair
Did Jared Kushner's Father Set Up Former N.J. Governor Jim McGreevey?--by Raymond Lesniak

Wikipedia
Jim McGreevey

Photos
James McGreevey--screenshot via video on CNN Politics
Governor McGreevey announces resignation--photo by Laura Pedrick via Vanity Fair
Golan Cipel--photo by Uriel Sinai via Vanity Fair

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Joe Morrissey was known for his courtroom antics before moving into politics. BUT despite his controversial past and inappropriate relationship, he was reelected to office in an unexpected political comeback.

Sources
Tina's Story
ABC News 8
Infidelity, manipulation and child abuse: Sen. Morrissey and wife’s rift goes public with new allegations--by Tannock Blair

ABC News 13
Virginia lawmaker jailed for teen sex scandal wins state Senate seat--by Elizabeth Tyree

Associated Press
Northam pardons scandal-scarred state Sen. Joe Morrissey--by Ben Finley

Ballotpedia
Joseph Morrissey

CNN Politics
Joe Morrissey is Virginia Democrats’ newest headache--by Chris Cillizza

The Commonwealth Times
Morrissey confronts sex scandal days before mayoral election--by Sarah King

NBC 12
Del. Joe Morrissey agrees to plea deal in teen sex case--by Ashley Monfort

Reuters
Convicted Virginia state legislator wins election while in jail--by Gary Robertson

The Sydney Morning Herald
Punch the Defense

Virginia Mercury
Judge dismisses restraining orders against Sen. Joe Morrissey over radio show outburst--by Graham Moomaw and Rahul Chowdhry Sharma

Vote Smart
Joe Morrissey

The Washington Post
In divorce filing, wife alleges abuse by Va. state Sen. Joseph Morrissey--by Gregory S. Schneider

WTVR CBS News 6
Gun-toting lawmaker once lost two assault-style firearms--by Mark Holmberg
Sheriff bans Joe Morrissey from Henrico jail over an incident with children--by Cameron Thompson

Photos
Delegate Joseph Morrissey--by Cliff from Arlington via Wikipedia CC BY 2.0
Morrissey with AK-47 on Virgina House Floor--screenshot via Happening Now (MamaBarracuda YouTube)
Morrissey and Myrna at Press Conference--screenshot via WTVR CBS 6 (YouTube)

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Tina’s Story
Esther Salas was appointed to the United States District Court of New Jersey in 2011 and loved serving on the bench. BUT tragedy strikes when a plaintiff decides to be judge, jury, and executioner.

Hillary’s Story
By the book US House rep Wayne Hays was a powerful congressman who became known for his notoriously mean attitude. BUT when a spurned lover speaks out, it closes the book on his career.

Sources
Hillary's Story
AP News
Wayne Hays, Former Congressman, Dead

History, Art, and Archives (US House of Representatives)
HAYS, Wayne Levere

Los Angeles Times
House Career Ended by Elizabeth Ray Scandal : Ex-Rep. Wayne L. Hays of Ohio

The New York Times
Wayne L. Hays of Ohio Dies at 77; Scandal Ended Career in Congress

Time (Archive)
Indecent Exposure on Capitol Hill

The Washington Post
Closed Session Romance on the Hill--by Marion Clark and rudy Maxa

Wikipedia
Elizabeth Ray
Wayne Hays

WVXU
Of Ohio's Many Political Scandals, These Are 9 Of The Worst--by Howard Wilkinson

Photo
Wayne Hays--by US Congress via Public Domain
Elizabeth Ray--photo by Henry Griffin/AP via WVXU

Tina's Story
ABC7
'Love is light' Judge Esther Salas marks 1 year since son Daniel's murder

ABC 30
Judge Esther Salas, whose son was killed at NJ home, speaks out about new bill to protect judges--by Danielle Genet & Alexandria Goodson
Suspected gunman who killed Judge Esther Salas' son disparaged her as a Latina--by Meredith Deliso

CBS News
Federal judge whose son was killed in ambush: "My son's death cannot be in vain"--by Tracy Smith
Killer's misogyny started in third grade when he tried to forcibly kiss girls in his class--by Gail Abbott Zimmerman

CNN
Attorney who was found dead named as primary suspect in fatal shooting at federal judge’s home--by Evan Perez, Brynn Gingras, Amir Vera, and Eric Levenson

The Guardian
'Anti-feminist' lawyer suspected of shooting judge's family found dead

My Central New Jersey
North Brunswick shooter suspect Roy Den Hollander's manifesto: 'Kill a Feminazi — save a child'--by Nick Muscavage
New Jersey Monthly
Immigration Stories: Esther Salas

New Jersey Spotlight News
Rand Paul refuses to meet NJ judge whose son was murdered, blocks judge security bill again--by Raven Santana

The New York Times
Inside the Violent and Misogynistic World of Roy Den Hollander--by Nicole Hong, Mihir Zaveri, and William K. Rashbaum
Suspect in Death of N.J. Judge’s Son Is Linked to California Killing--by Nicole Hong, William K. Rashbaum, Mihir Zaveri, and Katherine Rosman

NPR WLRN
An Attacker Killed A Judge's Son. Now She Wants To Protect Other Families--by Nina Totenberg
Judge Esther Salas Remembers The Night Of Assailant's Attack On Her Family--by Nina Totenberg

People
Judge Esther Salas Says It's 'Bittersweet' Returning to Work 7 Months After Her Son Was Killed--by Eric Todisco

The State of New Jersey
Governor Murphy Signs "Daniel's Law"

Photos
Judge Esther Salas--via Public Domain
Roy Den Hollander--from Hollander's website via The New York Times
Marc Angelucci during an interview in The Red Pill--from Cassie Jaye and Jaye Bird Productions via Fair Use

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Hillary’s Story
As a US House Rep. Bob Livingston took an understated approach. BUT when he vies for the prominent Speaker of the House position, his undercover exploits come to light.

Tina’s Story
Joel Greenberg ran as a Trump-like figure who would stop corruption in Seminole County, FL. BUT when he misuses funds for a litany of illicit activities, he’s taxed with corruption and pays a hefty price.

Sources
Hillary's Story
The Advocate
Former Congressman Bob Livingston emerges as figure in Trump's Ukraine saga--by Elizabeth Crisp

KellyWurx
Rep. Bob Livingston Shocking Resignation--by KellyWurx via YouTube

NOLA.com
Bob Livingston, former Louisiana congressman, to publish political memoir--by Drew Broach

Washington Post
Larry Flynt, Investigative Pornographer--by Howard Kurtz

Livingston Rejected GOP Advice--by Eric Pianin
Livingston Quits as Speaker-Designate--by Eric Pianin

Wikipedia
Bob Livingston

Photos
Bob Livingston--photo by Dennis Cook/AP via Politico
Bob Livingston and his wife, Bonnie--photo by Matt Ross/Times-Picayune archive via NOLA.com
Bob Livingston Resigning on the US House Floor--via Washington Post
Larry Flynt--by Mark Ralston/AFP via Getty Images

Tina's Story
ABC News
Matt Gaetz associate Joel Greenberg gets 11 years as probe into congressman stalls, sources say--by Will Steakin

Click Orlando
Bribery, fraud, sex: What we know about the cases Joel Greenberg is involved in--by Christie Zizo
Joel Greenberg admits to paying teen for sex, introducing her to other men, documents show--by Merris Badcock
Joel Greenberg’s estranged wife appears in Matt Gaetz rap video--by Mike DeForest

CNN
Joel Greenberg sentenced to 11 years after cooperating with federal probe into Matt Gaetz--by Marshall Cohen

Government Technology
Seminole County, Fla., Becomes First to Try Taking Payment by Bitcoin — Sort of--by Ben Miller

The New York Times
Former Gaetz Confidant Is Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison--by Eric Adelson and Michael S. Schmidt

Orlando Sentinel
Seminole Tax Collector Joel Greenberg didn't break law by pulling over speeding motorist, prosecutor says--by Martin Comas
Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg gives $3.5 million in consultant contracts, salaries to friends and associates--by Lauren Ritchie

Politico
The congressman and his wingman--by Marc Caputo

United States Attorney's Office
Former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Micah Greenberg Pleads Guilty To Multiple Federal Offenses

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLEDISTRICT OF FLORIDA
ORLANDO DIVISION
United States of America v. Joel Micah Greenberg

WESH 2
Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg to pay $1.8M in restitution

WFTV9
Joel Greenberg: Disgraced former Seminole County tax collector sentenced to 11 years--by Q McCray, James Tutten, and Sarah Wilson
Joel Greenberg: Former tax collector to pay Seminole County nearly $1.3M--by Jeff Levkulich and Sarah Wilson

Photos
Joel Greenberg--from Office of the Seminole County Tax Collector (Public Domain)
Sentencing of Greenberg--screenshot via Click Orlando
Gaetz, Greenberg, and DeSantis--from @tominahonen/Twitter via SportsKeeda

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Tina’s Story
Harding’s presidency was rife with scandal. BUT it’s his extramarital affairs, love child, and questionable death that have captivated history lovers.

Hillary’s Story
The USS Indianapolis served the US military during WW2. BUT when a torpedo strikes, sinking the ship, the crew faces shark infested waters.

Tina's Sources
CBS News
Documents reveal fate of 13 missing sailors from the USS Indianapolis, iconic ship torpedoed in shark-infested waters during World War II

Constitution Center
Generations later, President Warren Harding’s sudden death recalled

History
Warren G. Harding’s Steamy Love Letters Unsealed--by Christopher Klein

History Daily
Warren G. Harding's Death: Conspiracy Or Heart Attack? Did His Wife Poison Him?--by Josh Robertson

Iron Tribune
Strange but True: “…I should never have been here.”

J. Michael Martinez
Scoundrels: Political Scandals in American History—Warren G. Harding--by J. Michael Martinez

New York Times Magazine
The Letters That Warren G. Harding’s Family Didn’t Want You to See--by Jordan Michael Smith

PBS
The ‘strange’ death of Warren G. Harding--by Dr. Howard Markel

Politico
America's Horniest President--by Jordan Michael Smith
I Read Every Memoir by a Presidential Mistress. Including Stormy’s--by Bill Scher

Smithsonian
The Worst Shark Attack in History--by Natasha Geiling

Time Magazine
DNA Tests Proved This 92-Year-Old Presidential Rumor--by Aditya Agrawal

The US Sun
BLOOD IN THE WATER Inside deadliest shark attack EVER as 150 sailors from USS Indianapolis eaten alive after warship sunk in WW2--by Katie Davis

Weird History
The Story of the Deadliest Shark Attack in US History--via YouTube

Wikipedia
[Nan Britton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nan_Britton#:~:text=Nanna%20Popham%20Britton%20(November%209,President%20of%20the%20United%20States.)

Photos
Warren G. Harding--from Library of Congress via The White House website
Florence Harding--from Library of Congress via Wikipedia
Carrie Fulton Phillips--from Library of Congress via Mistresses the Play
Nan Britton--via Fair Use (Wikipedia)

Hillary's Story
BBC
USS Indianapolis sinking: 'You could see sharks circling'--By Alex Last

Britannica
USS Indianapolis

Fascinating Horror
The Story of the USS Indianapolis | A Short Documentary | Fascinating Horror--via YouTube

History
USS Indianapolis: Survivor Accounts From the Worst Sea Disaster in US Naval History

Smithsonian
The Worst Shark Attack in History--Natasha Geiling

The National WWII Museum
Surviving the Sinking of the USS Indianapolis

Naval History and Heritage Command
Indianapolis (CA-35)

The Tennessean
Timeline USS Indianapolis Discovered

Wikipedia
USS Indianapolis (CA-35)

Photos
USS Indianapolis--from US Naval Historical Center via CBS News
Survivors Surrounded by Sharks--from National Archives via St. Augustine Lighthouse
USS Indianapolis Survivors--from National Archives via CBS News
USS Indianapolis Wreckage--by Navigea via CBS News

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Hillary’s Story
US House Congressman for Illinois, Mel Reynolds, gained notoriety for his work on the Ways and Means committee, NAFTA, and gun control. BUT when he faced not one but two scandals, he tarnished his once polished political reputation.

Tina’s Story
US diplomat John Patterson served as a vice consul in Mexico after attending the Foreign Services training program. BUT when he was abducted, the FBI didn’t believe anything bad had really transpired; they were wrong.

Sources
Hillary's Story
ABC 7
Mel Reynolds blames South Side businessman for tax problems--by Sarah Schulte

NBC 5 Chicago
Ex-Congressman Mel Reynolds Taken Into Federal Custody

The New York Times
Accuser Tells Of Sex Acts By Lawmaker
Arrest Ordered for Twice-Convicted Ex-Congressman Mel Reynolds--by Richard Perez-Pena

Reuters
Ex-Illinois congressman sentenced to prison on tax charges--by Suzannah Gonzales

The State Journal Register
Former Illinois congressman Mel Reynolds indicted on tax evasion charges--by The Associated Press

Wikipedia
Mel Reynolds

Photos
Mel Reynolds--Public Domain via U.S. House of Representatives
Mel Reynolds in Jail in Zimbabwe--Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi/AP

Tina's Story
Andra Patterson Art
Andra Patterson Information Page

Associated Press News
Ex-con Sentenced in Racer's Murder--by Michelle Rushlo

Association for Diplomatic Studies and Trainings
“Apparently I have been kidnapped” — The Death of a Vice Consul

The Atlantic
A KIDNAPPING GONE VERY WRONG

FBI
FBI Phoenix History

The Hall of Valor Project
Bobby Joe Keesee

Newser
Feds Doubted the Kidnapping Story. They Shouldn't Have--by Kate Seamons

The New York Times
Body of U.S. Aide Is Believed Found In North Mexico
Mexicans Expect Abducted US Aide to be Freed Soon
SKELETON IN MEXICO BELIEVED U.S. AIDE'S
U.S. and Mexicans Admit Confusion in Case of Consul
U. S. Officials Issue Appeal in Mexico On Missing Cansul
Wife of Abducted Consul Awaits Word

The Washington Post
FBI DETAILS BOAT RACER'S SHOOTING DEATH
REP. REYNOLDS'S ACCUSER TELLS JURY OF PAID SEX--By Edward Walsh
REYNOLDS INDICTED IN TEEN SEX SCANDAL--By Andrew Fegelman, Robert Becker, and Tribune Staff Writers

Wikipedia
Bobby Joe Keesee
John Patterson (diplomat)

Photos
John Patterson--screenshot from Washington Post via the Harold Weisberg Archive
Andra Anderson Today--photo via artist Andra Patterson Art website
Bobby Joe Keesee Arrested--screenshot from San Francisco Chronicle via the Harold Weisberg Archive

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Hillary’s Story
Martha Mitchell made a name for herself in Washington, DC by spilling political secrets. BUT when she discovers a Watergate connection to her husband, he tries to silence her.

Tina’s Story
James Henry Hammond was an awful pro-slavery politician steeped in controversy. BUT when his diary is published nearly 100 years after his death, it adds even more shame to his already shameful legacy.

Sources
Hillary's Story
All That's Interesting
Martha Mitchell: The Woman Nobody Believed About Watergate

BBC
Martha Mitchell speaks out about Nixon, Watergate

Encyclopedia
Mitchell, Martha (1918-1976)

The New York Times
Martha Mitchell Testifies in Civil Suit--by Charlotte Curtis

People
A Martha Mitchell Biography Raps John, but Confirms That She Loved Him Until She Died--By Martha Smilgis

Timeline
This woman was held hostage and drugged because she knew too much about Watergate

The Washington Post
'I'm a political prisoner': Mouthy Martha Mitchell was the George Conway of the Nixon era

Wikipedia
Martha Mitchell

Photos
Martha Mitchell--from US National Archives via Public Domain
Martha and John Mitchell--from AP via Politico
“Martha was Right” Flower Arrangement--via Necessary Storms

Tina's Story
Elisa Rolle: Queer Places
James Henry Hammond

Google Arts & Culture
James Henry Hammond

Headstuff
James Henry Hammond, Pro-Slavery Paedophile Politician--by Ciaran Conliffe

History, Art & Archives
Representative James Henry Hammond of South Carolina

House Divided
In Washington D.C., the second South Carolina senator, James Henry Hammond, resigns his seat

Learning for Justice
Sen. James Henry Hammond On the Admission of Kansas, Under the Lecompton Constitution Speech Before the United States Senate / Cotton is King--by James Henry Hammond

Library of Congress
James Henry Hammond papers

Moultrie News
Laying bare the Hammond-Hampton feud--by Tom Horton

National Park Service
James Henry Hammond

The New York Times
Monster of All He Survived--by Rosellen Brown

South Carolina
James Henry Hammond

South Carolina Encyclopedia
Hammond, James Henry

University North Carolina: The Southern Historical Collection
Collection Title: James Henry Hammond Letters, 1831-1845.

Wikipedia
Hammond School
James Henry Hammond

Photos
James Henry Hammond--via Public Domain
Catherine Fitzimmons--via Headstuff
Thomas J. Withers--via Elisa Rolle's Queer Places Website
The Hammond School in 1966--via Public Domain

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