Rep. Kennedy Reaches Settlement

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[Sub-Driver]

Rep. Kennedy Reaches Settlement By Associated Press

April 12, 2002, 10:47 AM EDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rep. Patrick Kennedy has reached a settlement with the Los Angeles airport security guard who claimed he shoved her in a confrontation over an oversized piece of luggage.

The deal was announced Friday in a written statement released by Kennedy's attorney. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Security guard Della Patton had filed a lawsuit last year seeking unspecified damages over the argument at Los Angeles International Airport two years ago.

Kennedy had been rushing to catch a plane, and Patton tried to stop him from putting an oversized bag through an X-ray machine. A security videotape showed the congressman shoving Patton backward, jostling a metal detector archway.

Kennedy, 34, apologized in a statement released Friday.

"It was unfortunate that this situation occurred and I once again apologize for my actions," Kennedy said. "I am pleased that this matter has been resolved to the satisfaction of all parties involved."

Patton's attorney, George L. Mallory Jr., did not immediately return a telephone call.

Kennedy, a Democrat and the son of Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy, is seeking his fifth term in Congress in November. Copyright © 2002, The Associated Press

[newgeezer]

American justice, a la rich and famous. I wonder what would happen if I shoved an airport security guard.

[mwl1]

If he is innocent, as he has loudly proclaimed for two years, why was there a need for a settlement?

[jlava]

another case of "it's easy to do and ask forgiveness later" these elite think they have privelege to do this...

[AppyPappy]

Of course, he completely denied it until the video tape surfaced.

[Registered]

Yes, where can one obtain a copy?

[syriacus]

Of course, he completely denied it until the video tape surfaced.

Security cameras are great in certain situations.

[randog]

Security cameras are great in certain situations.

Just like stained dresses.

[syriacus]

Just like stained dresses.

Yes. Either will do, if you are dealing with someone who is accustomed to lying in order to (try to) get away with bad behavior.

[LouD]

a confrontation over an oversized piece of luggage.

Was that the carpet bag that little a-hole carried down from Massachusetts?

[Ward Smythe]

I wonder what would happen if I shoved an airport security guard.

These days, we can pretty well assume you wouldn't get the chance to log in and tell us about it.

[2Trievers]

Scuffle over oversized luggage
was caught
on videotape

	In an image taken from a Los Angeles International Airport videotape, U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy, D-R.I., is seen making physical contact with security guard Della Patton as he tries to enter a metal detector in March 2000.
ASSOCIATED PRESS

PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 12 —  Rep. Patrick Kennedy has reached a settlement with the Los Angeles airport security guard who claimed he shoved her in a confrontation over an oversized piece of luggage. The deal was announced Friday in a written statement released by Kennedy’s attorney. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.

Can't wait for the Skakel trial .... LOL &;-)

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

Let's revitalize this old thread to keep track of how much this "Representative" gets away with.

[airborne]

"Term$ of the $ettlement were not di$clo$ed."

But we all know what they were.

[Petronski]

So he celebrated the settlement by getting drunk, driving around DC with no lights on at 3am and plowing into a security barrier?

[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

This is an old thread, but still relevant.

Typical Kennedy slime.

[Jean S]

Flashback bump.