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Kinda looks lawyerly.
…Adding… Good point by Emily…
Notice that she is the one who is responsible for his resignation. Her allegations, not his behavior, are the distraction. Great example of how not to respond to allegations of sexual harassment or revenge porn made against you, esp. when your own friends called on you to resign.
— Emily Miller (@EJMill) August 1, 2018
*** UPDATE *** There’s good reason for lawyering up…
The [police] report doesn’t describe the photos, but says her former boyfriend asked her to “participate in the acts depicted.”
On July 20, a detective was assigned to investigate but doesn’t appear to have done any follow-up yet, a police source said.
The report is currently listed as a “sex offense-obscenity materials (consisting of lewd writing, pictures, pornographic materials, etc. – with a predominant appeal to prurient interest – not involving children.)”
The report is currently not listed under “non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images (e.g., Revenge Porn,” but the report could be re-assigned a classification when it is further investigated.
Gov. Pat Quinn in 2015 signed legislation making that classification a felony offense. Those convicted of the “revenge porn” law could get one to three years in prison with a fine of up to $25,000.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:16 pm
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Looks like they used “Find and Replace” on the Sandack letter.
Comment by Thomas Paine Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:22 pm
===Kinda looks lawyerly.===
Not sure I’d advise a client to use the name of his accuser in the letter of resignation, but at least he didn’t include any photos.
Comment by 47th Ward Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:23 pm
He’s still listed as an active candidate by SBOE… any confirmation that he’ll be withdrawing from the ballot as well?
Comment by vern Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:26 pm
I cringed when he used her name. Why on earth would you do that?
Comment by PJ Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:27 pm
–Not sure I’d advise a client to use the name of his accuser in the letter of resignation,…–
Surprised by that, too. As well as “former girlfriend.” Not seeing the angle, if there is one.
Comment by wordslinger Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:27 pm
==After speaking with my family, I feel it best for me to step away from my public responsibilities==
Bet that was a fun conversation. “Aw Ma, everyone does stuff like this on the internet nowadays”
Comment by Lester Holt’s Mustache Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:28 pm
The letter is copied to the Board of Elections, but doesn’t say he’s renouncing his party nomination. That’ll have to come later.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:28 pm
Good Riddance! His problems are only going to escalate after this. Was he trying to intimidate his accuser by naming her? I don’t think she would be after going public.
Whole mess leaves a “Sauer” taste for politicians.
Comment by Nearly Normal Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:30 pm
–I cringed when he used her name. Why on earth would you do that?–
Sauer grapes. And being petty.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:33 pm
The victim’s name in the letter… wow.
Comment by Oswego Willy Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:33 pm
=As a result of the allegations…= I thought this was a result of the culture created by Mike Madigan a/k/a “Captain Catfish?”
Mike Madigan hates puppies but he loves catfish.
Comment by Pundent Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:33 pm
–The letter is copied to the Board of Elections, but doesn’t say he’s renouncing his party nomination. That’ll have to come later.–
Maybe he thinks this is sufficient. It’s not.
Comment by Ron Burgundy Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:36 pm
Reads like it was written by someone who wants to be defiant but doesn’t want to dig himself in any deeper than he already is by denying something that he knows full-well to be true.
Comment by anon324 Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:36 pm
not too lawyerly to me. if he used the word “allegedly” somewhere, or “on the advice of my criminal attorney”
Comment by L.A. Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:37 pm
Seems a VERY safe bet this letter was not prepared in consultation with an attorney.
Comment by LakeCoQ Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:44 pm
When does the Trumpism start? I would never not post inappropriate pictures of my ex in an effort to hook up with guys.
Comment by Flynn's Mom Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:45 pm
“allegedly” = allegations
Comment by Wensicia Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:46 pm
===Seems a VERY safe bet this letter was not prepared in consultation with an attorney===
My guess is Durkin’s House Repub attorney wrote this up, handed it to him and said sign it.
Comment by Been There Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:50 pm
Sauer/Sandack to make an outside bid for Gov./Lt. Gov this fall under the “oops, you caught us” party banner. /s
Comment by Stark Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:50 pm
A felony conviction will really hurt. He should pray for no charges filed which I doubt will happen or a gift of a misdemeanor.
Comment by DuPage Saint Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:53 pm
Scott Drury’s one positive contribution as a member of the General Assembly, that bill.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:55 pm
Ugh. Just ugh.
Comment by Jake From Elwood Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 3:57 pm
Good Riddance.
Comment by Responsa Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 4:06 pm
For the record - It was Sen. Hastings - Scott Drury and his ego was almost the reason that bill didn’t pass dispite nearly unanimous support.
Comment by Kyle Hillman Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 4:07 pm
==On July 20, a detective was assigned to investigate but doesn’t appear to have done any follow-up yet, a police source said.==
This says it all about policing in Chicago
Comment by Precinct Captain Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 4:07 pm
Exactly to Emily’s point. I’d say this woman has been though a *lot* on account of Sauer (allegedly). We should also take pains to leave her be, if that’s what she wants. She’s done the state a service. I’m sure she just wants her two years back.
Also, I wouldn’t say this reads lawyerly, so much as what he believes will sound lawyerly and threatening. Great job, tough guy. I’ll second, Jake: Ugh.
Comment by lakeside Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 4:09 pm
TL/DR: “B#%@h ratted me out, I gotta resign.”
Victim naming/naming/shaming: truly, a stellar performance from this member of the Party of Personal Responsibility.
Comment by Nick Name Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 4:13 pm
Ron Sandack: “I’m the biggest sleaze this century in state house.”
Nick Sauer: “Hold my beer.”
Comment by GOPgal Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 4:14 pm
Nick Sauer should already be in handcuffs. It’s not just the revenge porn aspect, it’s the credible allegation (according to POLITICO) that he represented himself as her for 2 years online to other men. Really sick.
Comment by Chris P. Bacon Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 4:22 pm
Precinct Captain–it’s not just policing in Chicago, policing in general doesn’t take this stuff seriously. Stuff like this gets chalked up to “a vengeful ex,” and nothing happens because they “have more important things to do” with their resources.
Comment by anon324 Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 4:22 pm
Making good on the peoples pledge of term limits, no madigan vote
Comment by Rabid Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 4:33 pm
Instagram,Twitter,Facebook,LinkedIn. .why does anyone even go there.
Comment by BlueDogDem Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 4:53 pm
Whole mess leaves a “Sauer” taste for politicians. ;-}
According to Rauner, Madigan corrupted Sauer so much that he did this to Ms. Kelly. Between the statements of Rauner and Sauer, you’d think Sauer was just another conservative victim.
Comment by SIG Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 5:14 pm
I’m glad Sauer has resigned. Why wasn’t Rauner cced?
Comment by Barrington Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 5:19 pm
“Instagram,Twitter,Facebook,LinkedIn. .why does anyone even go there.”
Not everyone finds the opportunity to behave badly online irresistible.
– MrJM
Comment by @misterjayem Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 7:10 pm
I guess he shaved his beard.
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 7:24 pm
Another wonderful person drawn to political office. What else is new.
Comment by Name/Nickname/Anon Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 8:11 pm
So when will the pics he sent her surface?
Comment by Anonymous Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 8:47 pm
Just curious as to why Chicago Police were called in? He was in Chicago went he posted the pics and the rest?
He lives in Barrington and business is there as well yes?
Comment by low level Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 9:05 pm
To Emily’s tweet, it sounds like he’s denying the actions, or at least not admitting to the acts. If he said “Because of my reprehensible behavior”, if he owned it like she seems to want, just about everything would get at least a little bit worse for him. So I don’t understand her lecture, saying this is a terrible way to respond. If you aren’t going to “plead” guilty to the accusations it’s not too inappropriate. I do think the focus on the girlfriend/the allegations was just weird though; why even acknowledge them? Just say you resign, no reason, or say “personal issues.”
Comment by Perrid Wednesday, Aug 1, 18 @ 10:09 pm
Disappointed, Sad and Angry. Doesn’t even begin to describe it. You’ve shamed our party. You’ve shamed men. You’ve shamed humanity.
Comment by A guy Thursday, Aug 2, 18 @ 8:58 am
Ha ha ha haaaaaaaaa, is the HGOP lawyerly touch to that letter. Best Madigan plant in the GO ever.
Comment by Anonymous Thursday, Aug 2, 18 @ 9:07 am