Judge Alex Kozinski, accused of sexual misconduct, remained hidden in the shadows for decades. BUT, the advent of #MeToo brought his actions into the spotlight.

Hillary's Story
CBS News
Judge Alex Kozinski steps down after allegations of sexual misconduct

Forbes
He’s Back. After Resigning, Federal Judge Accused of Sexual Harassment Returns As A Practitioner--by Patricia Barnes

Los Angeles Times
Porn trial in L.A. is halted--by Scott Glover

NPR
Federal Appeals Judge Alex Kozinski Accused Of Sexual Harassment--by Ina Jaffe

Politico
Federal appeals court judge steps down amid sexual misconduct probe--by Cristiano Lima

Reuters
Trump hires former 9th Circuit judge Kozinski for Twitter court fight--by Jacqueline Thomsen and Mike Scarcella

Slate
I Received Some of Kozinski’s Infamous Gag List Emails. I’m Baffled by Kavanaugh’s Responses to Questions About Them.--by Heidi Bond

Wikipedia
Alex Kozinski

Photos
Alex Kozinski--by J. David Ake from AP via Politico
Brett Kavanaugh--by Fred Schilling/Public Domain via Wikipedia

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Madison Cawthorn was once hailed as a rising political figure, BUT his political journey took a dramatic turn when scandalous allegations surfaced, which tarnished his reputation and may have led to his defeat in the re-election race.

Sources
Hillary's Story
The Charlotte Observer
Florida man: Madison Cawthorn, denied NC reelection, confirms move to Sunshine State--by Danielle Battaglia
Madison Cawthorn pops up in 'Shiny Happyt People' for his odd connection to the Duggar family--by Danielle Battaglia

CNBC Politics
GOP Rep. Cawthorn calls leaked nude video ‘blackmail,’ says he was just ‘being crass with a friend’--by Kevin Breuninger
House Ethics Committee admonishes Rep. Madison Cawthorn over crypto promotion, failure to disclose stake--by Dan Mangan

CNN Politics
Madison Cawthorn pleads guilty in case over bringing a loaded handgun through TSA checkpoint-by Rebekah Riess

The Daily Beast
Inside the Relentless Campaign to Ruin Madison Cawthorn--by Sam Brodey

Forbes
Former Firebrand Rep. Madison Cawthorn Pleads Guilty To Bringing Gun To Airport--by Nicholas Reimann

NPR WLRN
Rep. Madison Cawthorn is under mounting pressure from scandals ahead of midterms--by Emma Bowman

PBS
Madison Cawthorn concedes in North Carolina Republican primary--by Gary D. Robertson, AP

People
Rep. Madison Cawthorn and Wife Cristina Will Divorce After 8 Months of Marriage: 'Our Lives Changed'--by Aaron Parsley

Politico
Exclusive: Madison Cawthorn photos reveal him wearing women’s lingerie in public setting--by Michael Kruse

Slate
Rising Star Republican Candidate Denounces Critic Over Past Support for “Non-White Males”--by Ben Mathis-Lilley

Time
Why Madison Cawthorn Lost His Race--by Abby Vesoulis

Wikipedia
Maison Cawthorn

Photos
Madison Cawthorn--by Gage Skidmore via Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0
Madison Cawthorn with fiance on his lap--by Christina Bayardelle via Jewish Insider

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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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