Byron Wiscombe served as councilman in the city of Ammon beginning in 2013. BUT when assault allegations arise, Wiscombe goes from serving his community to serving time.

Sources
Tina's Story
East Idaho News
Court documents detail sexual assault allegations against former city councilman
[Former city councilman going to prison after molesting girl for seven years](Former city councilman going to prison after molesting girl for seven years)

Idaho Falls
George Vander Meer Appointed to Ammon City Council

Local News 8
Open Ammon City Council seat after councilmember resigns

Post Register
Former Ammon City Councilman signs plea agreement in child rape case

Photos
Byron Wiscombe Mug Shot--from Bonneville County Jail via Post Register
[Byron Wiscombe handcuffed after sentencing]((https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIq6XR3Q-D0)--from East Idaho News via YouTube

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As a lifelong resident of Randolph, Dwayne Schutt proudly served as Randolph’s mayor. BUT everything changed when allegations of child assault surfaced.

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Sources
Tina's Story
AP News
Former mayor accused of child sex assault takes plea deal

Northeast Nebraska News
BRADLEY DEFEATS SCHUTT IN RANDOLPH MAYORAL RACE
BRADLEY IS SWORN IN AS RANDOLPH’S NEW MAYOR
CONVICTION SET ASIDE IN CHILD ABUSE CASE

Hartington
Election Extra

NOW KOLN-KGIN
Randolph mayor’s sex assault case moves to district court

Sandhills Express
Randolph Mayor’s Sex Assault Case Moves to District Court--by Eric McKay

Seattle Times
Nebraska mayor pleads not guilty in child sexual abuse case--by AP

Siouxland Proud
Accused pedophile mayor to plead not guilty--by Jamie Perez
Accused Pedophile still overseeing City of Randolph
Former Nebraska mayor pleads no contest to felony child abuse

Wayne Daily News
Second Pre-Trial Court Hearing Scheduled for Randolph Mayor

WOWT 6 News
Mayor of Randolph charged in sexual assault investigation

Photos
Dwayne Schutt Mug Shot--from department of corrections via Norfolk Daily News
Dwayne Schutt Mayoral Photo--via City of Randolph

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Brock Adams served as congressman and transportation secretary before rising to the US Senate. BUT when allegations of sexual harassment arise his career plummets.

Sources
Tina's Story
K5 NBC
#MeToo movement is decades in the making--by Natalie Brand

Lewiston Tribune
NANCY REAGAN, BROCK ADAMS DESERVE A DIFFERENT COURT--by Jim Fisher

New York Times
Brock Adams, 77, Senator and Cabinet Member, Dies--by Michael Janofsky

Post Alley
Thirty Years After the Scandal that Changed Northwest Politics Forever--by Barry Mitzman

The Seattle Times
8 More Women Accuse Adams -- Allegations Of Two Decades Of Sexual Harassment, Abuse - And A Rape--by Susan Gilmore, Eric Nalder, Eric Pryne, David Boardman

Photos
Brock Adams--from Public Domain via Wikipedia
Michael Fancher Seattle Times Editor Speaks to C-Span--screenshot from C-Span

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Rosewood was a quaint Black community in Levi County, FL. BUT when a white woman falsely accused a black man of rape, Rosewood was burned to the ground.

Tina’s Story
Bob Filner served in the House of Representatives for twenty years before becoming mayor of San Diego in 2012. BUT when assault allegations arose, Filner’s career plummeted.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Britannica
Rosewood massacre of 1923

CNN
Rosewood, Florida, marks 100 years since race massacre. Here’s what happened--By Nicole Chavez

Smithsonian
How History Forgot Rosewood, a Black Town Razed by a White Mob--by Craig Pittman

Tampa Bay Times
Florida’s Rosewood Massacre: 100 years later, the story continues--by Lauren Peace

Wikipedia
Rosewood Massacre

Photos
A burning cabin in Rosewood--from the Florida Memory Project (public domain) via Wikipedia
Sarah Carrier, Sylvester Carrier, and Willie Carrier--scanned from Michael D'Orso (public domain) via Wikipedia
Sheriff Walker--from Bettman via Smithsonian Magazine

Tina's Story
The Atlantic
13 Women's Accusations Against Bob Filner--by Garance Franke-Ruta

Ballotpedia
Bob Filner

Fox 5
Ex-Mayor Bob Filner breaks silence, seeks redemption in #MeToo era

Gruenberg Law
Josh Gruenberg secures 667k settlement against city of San Diego and former mayor Bob Filner

KESQ
San Diego’s Mayor Bob Filner “Not Welcome Back”

KPBS
Bob Filner And The Monster Within
City Of San Diego OKs $250K To Settle Filner Lawsuit
Disgraced San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Sentenced To 3 Years' Probation
Former San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Accused Of Sexual Harassment By Colorado Congresswoman
Supporters Ask Filner To Resign Over Sexual Harassment Claims

Los Angeles Times
Ex-San Diego Mayor Bob Filner still denies sex harassment and alleges his office was bugged--by Kristina Davis

The New York Times
Ex-Mayor of San Diego Pleads Guilty to Charges of Sexual Harassment--by Rob Davis and Adam Nagourney

On the Issues
Bob Filner

Times of San Diego
Former Mayor Bob Filner’s House Arrest to End Sunday--by Chris Jennewein

Voice of San Diego
The 5 Craziest Moments From the New Filner Book--by Liam Dillon

Photos
Bob Filner--by City of San Diego (public domain) via Wikipedia
Hooter's Sign Banning Filner--from Twitter/Francisbarraza via Delish
Filner at Plea Sentencing--screenshot via NBC San Diego

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Hillary’s Story
In the 1940s Donora thrived as a mill town for the steel industry, BUT residents faced tragedy when a deadly smog smothers the town.

Tina’s Story
Aaron von Ehlinger landed an Idaho State House position in 2021, BUT months later, he landed in jail after facing sexual assault charges.

Sources
Hillary's Story
British Path (YouTube Channel)
Poison Fog (1948)

National Geographic
Decades ago, this pollution disaster exposed the perils of dirty air--by Cynthia Gorney

National Library of Medicine
The Donora Smog Revisited: 70 Years After the Event That Inspired the Clean Air Act

Pennsylvania Center for the Book
A Cloud With a Silver Lining: The Killer Smog in Donora, 1948--By Erin Peterman

Smithsonian Magazine
The Deadly Donora Smog of 1948 Spurred Environmental Protection—But Have We Forgotten the Lesson?--by Lorraine Boissoneault

Wikipedia
1948 Donora smog

WLRN
Smog Deaths In 1948 Led To Clean Air Laws

Photos
Smog in Downtown Donora--photo by Bettmann via Smithsonian Magazine
Town of Donora after Smog--photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt
Emissions from Zinc and Steel Plant--Donora Historical Society via howstuffworks

Tina's Story
Boise State Public Radio (NPR)
Aaron von Ehlinger had a long list of previous convictions; the State of Idaho pardoned them all--by George Prentice
Former State Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger Arrested In Georgia On Rape Warrant--by James Dawson

CNN
Woman who accused former Idaho legislator of rape has her identity revealed in conservative media--by Amanda Watts

The Guardian
Idaho Republican’s rape conviction a rare victory for sexual assault victims

Idaho Capital Sun
Former Rep. von Ehlinger arrested on rape charges after returning to Idaho--by Clark Corbin
Former Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger sentenced to at least 8 years in prison for rape--by Kelcie Moseley-Morris

Idaho County Free Press
‘I forgive you’— An in-depth look at the von Ehlinger hearing, testimony of Jane Doe--by Alexandra Duggan

Idaho Legislature
Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger

Idaho News
Von Ehlinger files for appeal to the Idaho Supreme Court

Idaho Statesman
Former Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger appeals rape conviction to Idaho Supreme Court--by Alex Brizee
Former Idaho Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger sentenced to up to 20 years in prison for rape--by Alex Brizee

KTVB 7
Aaron von Ehlinger, former Idaho lawmaker, sentenced to a minimum of eight years in prison--by Alexandra Duggan
Former lawmaker sentenced for raping an intern appeals to the Idaho Supreme Court
Rape trial begins for former Idaho lawmaker--by Katie Terhune

KXLY
Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior

New York Times
Former Idaho Lawmaker Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Raping Intern--by McKenna Oxenden

UPI
Former Idaho state Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape--by A.L. Lee

US News
Ex Idaho Lawmaker Charged With Rape Is Arrested in Georgia

Photos
Aaron von Ehlinger as State Representative--by FinallyGoodIT (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aaron von Ehlinger mugshot--by Ada County Sheriff's Office via Newsweek

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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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Tina’s Story
In 2012, Tracie Hunter became the first black woman to serve as a juvenile court judge in Hamilton County, Ohio. BUT when evidence surfaces that she used her position to help her brother, jurors sit in judgment of her actions.

Hillary’s Story
Democrat David Wu earned his first congressional seat in 1998 and he supported science backed policies and advocated for human rights. BUT when events of his past come forward, a dark side of the congressman is revealed.

Sources
Tina's Story
Ballotpedia
Tracie Hunter

Cincinnati Business Courier
Here's why ex-judge Tracie Hunter is getting out of jail early--by Barrett J. Brunsman

Case Mine
Hunter V. Hamilton Cnty. bd. of Elections

Cincinnati Enquirer
Judge Tracie Hunter indicted on 8 felony counts--By Kimball Perry
Tracie Hunter could be refunded nearly $17,000 after appeals court ruling--by Kevin Grasha

The Cincinnati Herald
Tracie Hunter’s conviction is unlawful--by Stacy M. Brown

The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio case may set U.S. voting precedent

Fox 19 News
Ex-judge Tracie Hunter’s 6-year legal battle ends with probation being terminated--by Kevin Grasha
Hunter witness: Records given to judge's brother 'unethical,' refused to take them--by Jody Barr

LA Sentinel
'I am still storng, still standing' Trancie Hunter releaserd early from jail; seeks exoneration--by Dan Yount, The Cinnicinati Herald
Ohio State Sen. Cecil Thomas: Tracie Hunter’s Conviction is Unlawful--by Stacy M. Brown

Laws in Texas
Why Did Former Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Tracie Hunter End Up in Jail?

WCPO Cincinnati 9
Tracie Hunter timeline: Conflict follows judge from election to trial to present

WHIO
Tracie Hunter, controversial former Juvenile Court judge, to get out early

Wikipedia
Hamilton County, Ohio

WLWT5 News
Judge Tracie Hunter's brother takes stand in her trial--by Brad Evans

WRTV
Former judge Tracie Hunter dragged from courtroom, ordered to serve six-month sentence--by WCPO staff

Photos
Tracie Hunter dragged out of court--screenshot from WLWT 5 via YouTube
Steven Hunter interview about sister, Judge Tracie Hunter--screenshot from Dr. Vanessa Enouch via YouTube
Tracie Hunter released from jail--screenshot from Cincinnati Fox 19 Tracie Hunter released from jail--screenshot from Cincinnati Fox 19

Hillary's Story
The Atlantic
It's Not Just the 18-Year-Old: A List of Disturbing Stuff David Wu's Done--by Elspeth Reeve

BuzzFeed News
The Strange Case Of The Congressman Who Resigned And Never Left--Kate Nocera

The Oregonian
Allegation of assault on woman in 1970s in college shadow U.S. Rep. David Wu
Rep. David Wu boxed in by ethics investigation, forced to resign after pressure from colleagues
Sources: Young woman accuses Oregon Rep. David Wu of aggressive, unwanted sexual encounter

Politico
Wu won't resign; Pelosi seeks probe--by Jonathan Allen and John Bresnahan

Roll Call
Pelosi Seeks Ethics Investigation of Wu--by Jessica Brady

Wikipedia
David Wu

Photos
David Wu--from Office of Representative via Public Domain

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Hillary’s Story
Priscilla Giddings spent most of her career serving in the US Air Force and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 2021. BUT, after winning a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives that same year, this decorated officer gets dressed down for her outrageous and dishonorable actions while in office.

Tina’s Story
United States foreign service member and federal official Bradford Bishop was known for his industrious and cooperative attitude. BUT, when no one hears from his family in over a week, police discover a destructive side to the diplomat.

Sources
Hillary's Story
ABC News
Idaho lawmaker accused of rape was warned about his behavior--by Rebecca Boone

Associated Press News
Lawmaker who named rape accuser says she did nothing wrong--By REBECCA BOONE

Big Country News
Rep. Aaron von Ehlinger Sexual Misconduct Allegations Being Investigated by Boise Police--by Hayat Norimine, The Idaho Statesman

Change.org
Recall and Expel Priscilla Giddings Idaho Representative 7A

The Clearwater Progress
U.S. Air Force promotes Rep. Priscilla Giddings to Lt. Colonel

The Guardian
Intensity of Idaho childcare battle shows rise in extremism, post-Trump--by Amanda Holpuch

Idaho Press
House votes to censure Rep. Giddings for 'conduct unbecoming'
By BETSY Z. RUSSELL

Just Facts
Priscilla Giddings' Biography

KTLA 5
Idaho lawmaker who named rape accuser and shared her photo online denies wrongdoing in ethics hearing--by Associated Press

KTVB 7
Idaho lawmaker accused of rape resigns after ethics committee backs expulsion--by Katie Terhune

The Spokesman-Review
Former Idaho lawmaker pleads not guilty to rape charges--by Associated Press

Wikipedia
Priscilla Giddings

Photos:
Priscilla Giddings--via Bonner County Daily Bee
Aaron Von Ehlinger--by Darin Oswald/Idaho Statesman/AP via Idaho Press

Tina's Story
America's Most Wanted
Brad Bishop Letter from Bankston

Associated Press News
Old Letter Yields Clues In ’76 Killings of Diplomat’s Family--by JONATHAN MOORE

Bethesda Magazine
Woman discovers accused mass murderer from Bethesda is her father through DNA test, genealogy--by Briana Adhikusuma

FBI (Most Wanted)
William Bradford Bishop, Jr.

Global News
FBI exhumes body in hunt for ’10 Most Wanted’ fugitive search--by Andrew Russell

Murderpedia
William Bradford Bishop, Jr.

NBC News 4 Washington
FBI Confirms NC Woman Is Accused Killer William Bradford Bishop's Daughter--by Shawn Yancy, Rick Yarborough, and Steve Jones
The Hunt for William Bradford Bishop: What to Look For--by Tisha Thompson and Rick Yarborough
Inside the Evidence Room in the Hunt for William Bradford Bishop--by Tisha Thompson and Rick Yarborough

The News and Observer
Bishop still wanted in family's death--by Jerry Allegood

The New York Times
Woman’s Search for Her Birth Parents Leads to a Story of Murder--by Maria Cramer

Time Magazine
Crime: The Bishop Murders

The Washington Daily News
The Bradford Bishop Mystery--by Jurgen Boerema

The Washington Post
Where is Brad Bishop?

Wikipedia
Bradford Bishop

WUSA 9 CBS
After 44 years, accused Bethesda killer William Bradford Bishop still at large, still one of FBI's Most Wanted--by Bruce Leshan

Photos
William Bradford Bishop--from FBI via Public Domain
William Bradford Bishop Age Progression--from FBI
Annette Bishop with her children--screenshot via True Crime Daily on YouTube
Shovel found at crime scene--screenshot via True Crime Daily on YouTube

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