Morrissey to do jail time

Grapeshot said:

The not so funny part is Joe is free to renew his relationship with his former employee - she's over 18 yo now.

Will he regale the local population with his exploits? As I remember things though, inmates don't tolerate those that they see as child molesters well. Wonder if Joe will have to sleep with one eye open?

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scouser said:

fashions seem, like history, to have a habit of repeating. It just needs someone to start plucking a few chickens to start a trend once more



according to the link in the OP it seems his attorney requested the time be served in the Richmond City Jail

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Grapeshot said:

The not so funny part is Joe is free to renew his relationship with his former employee - she's over 18 yo now.

Will he regale the local population with his exploits? As I remember things though, inmates don't tolerate those that they see as child molesters well. Wonder if Joe will have to sleep with one eye open?

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skidmark said:

Contributing is not molesting.

According to the TV tonight she is preggers, but nobody has heard who the babydaddy might be. Joe is in the runninng but by the way the talking heads were not saying certain things there are probably a few other candidates.

The talking heads also brought in a "political expert" to tell us that the House could vote to censure or expel but that getting a 2/3 majority is not likely. Sadly, I agree.

stay safe.

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TFred said:

This has to be the surprise story of the day. Normally, this is the sort of behavior that advances the career of the Democrat politician.

TFred

House Democrats call for Morrissey's 'immediate resignation'

House Democrats on Saturday called for the “immediate resignation” of Del. Joseph D. Morrissey, D-Henrico, who was sentenced to 12 months in jail Friday for having sex with a juvenile.

“This is a very troubling case,” said Minority Leader David Toscano, D-Charlotttesville. “(It) disqualifies him from serving in the House. Our citizens are looking very closely at their legislators and the integrity of the body and his trust with his constituents and his colleagues has been broken. For the good of the General Assembly and the commonwealth, he should immediately resign, and we are actively exploring all available options, including removal, if he does not.”​

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TFred said:

This has to be the surprise story of the day. Normally, this is the sort of behavior that advances the career of the Democrat politician.

TFred

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A strong statement from Virginia House Democrats, with Minority Leader Toscano stating that Morrisey's conviction "disqualifies him from serving in the House," and with the entire caucus demanding that Morrisey "should resign immediately." Now, we'll see if he does, or if he needs to be expelled.

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An unrepentant Joseph Dee Morrissey, just hours after being sentenced to jail, vowed in an interview this morning to file a civil suit against those who he says conspired against him.

In a two-hour interview with The Times-Dispatch at his Highland Springs law office, Morrissey explained what would have happened had he gone to trial, reading from court documents and witness exhibits and showing evidence that he said prove his innocence. He’d gotten a ride to his law office this morning from a friend, leaving Henrico County’s Jail East in New Kent County 26 miles away at 6 a.m.

“I am a fighter; I’ve always been a fighter and I will show the public what really happened in this case,” Morrissey said.

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He said he does not foresee his jail sentence impeding his law practice or his plans to file a civil action against people who he said conspired against him and the innocent alleged victim who worked in his office. He denied having sex with the now 18-year-old but declined to discuss her pregnancy, which was revealed by Neely at a press conference Friday.

“It wouldn’t be appropriate” to discuss her condition, Morrissey said today.

“My work release terms allow me 10 hours a day of work, seven days a week,” he said. He said he can return to jail each night as late as 10 p.m., although there could be extentions for long committee meetings at the General Assembly, which convenes in January.

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Repeater said:

See what's trending over it the Virginia Progressive site, Blue Virginia. Eye-opening blogs, to be sure.

Hitting the Fan?


To be expelled?

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Grapeshot said:

"Del. Joe Morrissey's office confirmed late Saturday the embattled lawmaker will announce Sunday at 10 a.m. whether he will step down from the General Assembly.
http://www.nbc12.com/story/27622467/del-morrissey-to-announce-next-steps-10-am-sunday

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Repeater said:

It seems Fightin' Joe has a story to tell:

After conviction, unrepentant Morrissey vows to bring civil case


His explanation: It's a Conspiracy!

Joe Moe. -- the embarrassment that keeps giving, by getting Progressively worse.

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va_tazdad said:

Idiot Joe Jr has never been too smart. He did "lose" 2 machine guns while CA and started a fight in a courtroom. He is not new to sleeping behind bars and has plenty of clients if the city jail and will feel right at home.

;>)

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peter nap said:

It's after 10:00 and he hasn't stepped down Taz. and I doubt he will. He's going to fight a PR war now and blame all his troubles on someone else.
He has nothing else, why would he quit the GA and become mortal. :uhoh:

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Grapeshot said:

Still no definitive statement from "Fighting Joe" even after being offered a public platform to make his announcement - he continues to bob and weave.
http://www.nbc12.com/story/27623900/del-morrissey-makes-announcement-regarding-future

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Grapeshot said:

"Morrissey's future in Virginia politics remains unclear. He says whatever that decision ends up being, it would be what is in the best interest for the people he represents."
http://www.nbc12.com/story/27625020/morrissey-holds-off-deciding-on-political-future

Has Joe ever puts the "best interest" of anyone before that of his own?

Would you buy a used car from this man? Would you trust him with your minor daughter? Would you seek his counsel in a serious legal matter? The people of his district need a more honorable, trustworthy representative IMHO.

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