TV presenter 'groped' by Schwarzenegger may sue

The Independent (UK) ^ | 05 October 2003 | James Morrison and Andrew Gumbel in Bakersfield, California

[Sabertooth]

She really looks like she is being harrased in those shots.

The problem is, Schwarznegger's attorney, Marty Singer, has said it never happened.

Now the story needs to change to "she asked for it" or "she wanted it," because there's a pic of Arnold grabbing Richardson's breast in 2000.

We'll see how it's handled, but as I said, it could be problematic.

[Afronaut]

The same people that blew off demonized Clinton's womaninzing are now demonizing blowing off Schwarzenegger for the same mistreatment of women. Hypocrisy

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[prairiebreeze]

Perhaps the best thing for him to do is to stick to what he's already said. That things are rowdy on a stage set, that he's behaved badly and he's sorry.

The problem lies more with these pix being from 2000 I think.

Prairie

[Stirner]

"So then it was just fine to have Arnolds hands all over her. She asked for it then right?"

That she is comfortable with juvenile sexual antics (of the Howard Stern type) does not prove that "she asked for it", but taken together with the fact that another (female) witness to the event states she DID ask for it by cupping her breasts and saying "What do you think of these?" might lead one to believe that she might have invited the behavior.

[InvisibleChurch]

this might not be such a bad thing... even with the 'hollywood discount' (for alleged naughty behavior), arnold still appears in control of the election. If he can withstand all the garbage being tossed out an win in a landslide, it will weaken the tactic of smearing an opponent, thus making them have to rely more on ideas and issues, which they can't win on...

[Victoria Delsoul]

The second pic could be problematic...

Looks like she is having fun. Who are they trying to fool?

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[mutejesseJ]

It seems to be a *British* thing to do - during interviews -sexual flirtations.

Look at Benny Hill (who I guess was a groper on and off the set) and Monty Python, it's not like they (British) hold women up in high regard in their programs.
To me - often (unless you're watching PBS) British telly is about women and their t&a...sadly.

[Sabertooth]

the fact that another (female) witness to the event states she DID ask for it by cupping her breasts and saying "What do you think of these?" might lead one to believe that she might have invited the behavior.

That witness, Sheryl Main, works for Schwarzenegger.

Sean Walsh also works for Schwarzenegger.

Schwarzenegger's campaign spokesman, Sean Walsh, said the candidate has not engaged in improper conduct toward women either on the set or off. He said such allegations are part of an escalating political attack on Schwarzenegger as the recall election draws near.

"We believe Democrats and others are using this to try to hurt Arnold Schwarzenegger's campaign," Walsh said. "We believe that this is coming so close before the election, something that discourages good, hard-working, decent people from running for office."

He said Schwarzenegger himself would have no comment.

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Sheryl Main, a Hollywood publicist who has worked with Schwarzenegger on many films and accompanied him on his worldwide travels since 1995, said she was present at the interview. Main said it was Richardson who provocatively approached Schwarzenegger.

She contends that Richardson later concocted her story.
Sun-Sentinel.com- October 2nd, 2003

Walsh said that no improper behavior occurred on the set or off.

Main said Richardson concocted her story.

Schwarzenegger's own apology has refuted Walsh, and these pics, at least in part, refute Main.

Arnold's doing a lot better with this issue speaking fortherightly and apologizing, and the people working for him should just shut up.

[FITZ]

Looks like she is having fun. Who are they trying to fool?

She sure has a big ole smile on her face!! She's actually making accusations now??? Liberals never cease to amaze.

[FITZ]

demonized Clinton's womaninzing

Clinton did a whole lot worse than what Arnold is being accused of. Monica actually feared for her life ----- I don't think the Arnold accusers are fearing for their lives.

[Jim Noble]

It's all about sex.

Can't we just...

MOVE ON???

[Victoria Delsoul]

She sure has a big ole smile on her face!! She's actually making accusations now??? Liberals never cease to amaze.

Yep, and Saber posted that the pic could be problematic. LOL! Liberals do brainwash people.

[lawdude]

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee-it

[FITZ]

Yep, and Saber posted that the pic could be problematic. LOL! Liberals do brainwash people.

I think the liberals are having a very bad week ---- and this accusation from this woman really proves it. Plus they're getting desperate trying to get Rush off his throne ---- and it's not going to work.

[FITZ]

It's all about sex. Can't we just... MOVE ON???

The only thing ---- this is probably going to help Arnold and hurt McClintock. I hardly see any mention of him anymore. Nothing like the democrats piling on ---- I wonder how even the liberal Kennedys feel about some of this?

[Victoria Delsoul]

The only problem is that if they keep repeating insidious lies over and over, and over again, people tend to believe them.

[BibChr]

As the latest, potentially damaging, allegations were made public...

Oh, you hope, you weasel.

You know, if I had the time and the will, I'd excerpt all these articles — including ones on Foxnews! — about how the Schwarzenegger campaigns is "staggered" and "stunned" and "struggling to respond," and about how he was "forced" to apologize. They are working so hard to turn this into a jaw-dropping, foreearth-shattering, devastating scandal.

But where's the beef? Where's the EVIDENCE that anything's struggling and staggering, apart from these Demoweasels struggling and staggering and stunned at their inability to create a devastating scandal at the last hour.

To my mind, THAT would make for a far more interesting read, than all these mediaclones and their gasping, fantasy-driven editorializing.

Dan

[BibChr]

Sorry, meant to ping you all to 78.

[FITZ]

Well ---- that picture would certain unconvince them. I still think if the best they can do is get some bimbos to come out and complain they were pinched, they aren't helping their cause. If anything Davis just looks more androgynous (Maureen Dowd's word for him) and boring.