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Tmaster148 09/22/18 9:43:14 PM #1:	https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/09/22/lawmaker-quits-race-after-daughter-says-he-molested-her-more-than-decade A Minnesota state representative has ended his reelection campaign after his daughter alleged that the Republican lawmaker touched her inappropriately for more than 10 years, beginning when she was 9. In a statement Friday, Jim Knoblach, of St. Cloud, Minn., denied the accusations but said he was ending his campaign because he was not willing to spend six weeks fighting with my daughter in the media. I love my children more than anything, and would never do anything to hurt them, Knoblachs statement read. Her allegations are false. Knoblachs announcement came as Minnesota Public Radio News prepared to publish a lengthy report that detailed the allegations against the eight-term state representative and included interviews with his daughter, Laura Knoblach, who shared extensive documentation with the station. In that account, Laura Knoblach, who is now 23, said the abuse began when she was 9 years old and her father entered her room after she had gone to bed, got in and laid down behind her. She told the station that Knoblach routinely kissed her arms and neck and bit her ears. On dozens of occasions, she said, he approached her from behind while they were together in the kitchen and pressed his body against hers, pinning her against the refrigerator or dishwasher. He would put his arm around me and not let me get up or get away and he would lick my neck or bite my ear, she said in her interview with the radio station. When Laura Knoblach was 15, she said, her father once pinned her down and asked if she liked the way he was touching her. She was afraid, she told the station, and felt as though she didnt have a choice, so she said yes. Susan Gaertner, the legislators lawyer, said in an interview with The Washington Post that Knoblach acknowledges that he is a physically affectionate father to both his son and daughter, but, Gaertner said, the specifics of those displays of physical affection have been exaggerated by his daughter. Gaertner said in the era of the #MeToo movement, voters wouldnt be receptive to the lawmakers denials. You have the reality of an environment where allegations of misconduct are more difficult to combat in the publics eye, she said. In his statement, Knoblach said he intends to serve out the remaining weeks of his term and then work towards healing my family. Knoblach is chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, and his seat in the legislature was one state Democrats were targeting even before these allegations surfaced. Local media now expect Knoblachs Democratic opponent, Dan Wolgamott, to win the November election. Gaertner said Laura Knoblach disagrees with her fathers conservative politics and that her decision to come forward was partially politically motivated. Gaertner described a classic Thanksgiving 2016 fight over politics in the Knoblach home. Yet, the station reports, Laura Knoblach has spoken out before about the more than decade-long period of alleged abuse. In December 2016, after she moved away from her family, Laura Knoblach wrote on Facebook in a post she later deleted that her father molested her as a child and that her family coerced me into silence about it for almost 15 years, according to a copy of the post the station obtained --- https://imgur.com/BBcZDLJ <cite>Tmaster148 posted [p:909266517] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote>https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2018/09/22/lawmaker-quits-race-after-daughter-says-he-molested-her-more-than-decade <quote>A Minnesota state representative has ended his reelection campaign after his daughter alleged that the Republican lawmaker touched her inappropriately for more than 10 years, beginning when she was 9. In a statement Friday, Jim Knoblach, of St. Cloud, Minn., denied the accusations but said he was ending his campaign because he was not willing to spend six weeks fighting with my daughter in the media. I love my children more than anything, and would never do anything to hurt them, Knoblachs statement read. Her allegations are false. Knoblachs announcement came as Minnesota Public Radio News prepared to publish a lengthy report that detailed the allegations against the eight-term state representative and included interviews with his daughter, Laura Knoblach, who shared extensive documentation with the station. In that account, Laura Knoblach, who is now 23, said the abuse began when she was 9 years old and her father entered her room after she had gone to bed, got in and laid down behind her. She told the station that Knoblach routinely kissed her arms and neck and bit her ears. On dozens of occasions, she said, he approached her from behind while they were together in the kitchen and pressed his body against hers, pinning her against the refrigerator or dishwasher. He would put his arm around me and not let me get up or get away and he would lick my neck or bite my ear, she said in her interview with the radio station. When Laura Knoblach was 15, she said, her father once pinned her down and asked if she liked the way he was touching her. She was afraid, she told the station, and felt as though she didnt have a choice, so she said yes. Susan Gaertner, the legislators lawyer, said in an interview with The Washington Post that Knoblach acknowledges that he is a physically affectionate father to both his son and daughter, but, Gaertner said, the specifics of those displays of physical affection have been exaggerated by his daughter. Gaertner said in the era of the #MeToo movement, voters wouldnt be receptive to the lawmakers denials. You have the reality of an environment where allegations of misconduct are more difficult to combat in the publics eye, she said. In his statement, Knoblach said he intends to serve out the remaining weeks of his term and then work towards healing my family. Knoblach is chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, and his seat in the legislature was one state Democrats were targeting even before these allegations surfaced. Local media now expect Knoblachs Democratic opponent, Dan Wolgamott, to win the November election. Gaertner said Laura Knoblach disagrees with her fathers conservative politics and that her decision to come forward was partially politically motivated. Gaertner described a classic Thanksgiving 2016 fight over politics in the Knoblach home. Yet, the station reports, Laura Knoblach has spoken out before about the more than decade-long period of alleged abuse. In December 2016, after she moved away from her family, Laura Knoblach wrote on Facebook in a post she later deleted that her father molested her as a child and that her family coerced me into silence about it for almost 15 years, according to a copy of the post the station obtained </quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tmaster148 09/22/18 9:43:20 PM #2:	Yet, the station reports, Laura Knoblach has spoken out before about the more than decade-long period of alleged abuse. In December 2016, after she moved away from her family, Laura Knoblach wrote on Facebook in a post she later deleted that her father molested her as a child and that her family coerced me into silence about it for almost 15 years, according to a copy of the post the station obtained. Local police reportedly opened an investigation shortly after her post but declined to press charges. In a letter obtained by multiple news outlets, the Sherburne County attorney wrote to the county sheriff that There is insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that James Michael Knoblach committed a crime. There actually was a thorough criminal investigation and no charges were filed, Gaertner said. So, at some point, you have to wonder when it ends. Laura Knoblach said she shared her story with the radio station after attempts to hold her father accountable were unsuccessful. She now lives in Colorado, Minnesota Public Radio News reported, and is a record-setting triathlete. She said training for competitions has helped her cope with the abuse and its aftermath. Her father will leave office at the end of the year. Laura Knoblach said she will keep racing. --- https://imgur.com/BBcZDLJ <cite>Tmaster148 posted [p:909266523] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><quote>Yet, the station reports, Laura Knoblach has spoken out before about the more than decade-long period of alleged abuse. In December 2016, after she moved away from her family, Laura Knoblach wrote on Facebook in a post she later deleted that her father molested her as a child and that her family coerced me into silence about it for almost 15 years, according to a copy of the post the station obtained. Local police reportedly opened an investigation shortly after her post but declined to press charges. In a letter obtained by multiple news outlets, the Sherburne County attorney wrote to the county sheriff that There is insufficient evidence to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that James Michael Knoblach committed a crime. There actually was a thorough criminal investigation and no charges were filed, Gaertner said. So, at some point, you have to wonder when it ends. Laura Knoblach said she shared her story with the radio station after attempts to hold her father accountable were unsuccessful. She now lives in Colorado, Minnesota Public Radio News reported, and is a record-setting triathlete. She said training for competitions has helped her cope with the abuse and its aftermath. Her father will leave office at the end of the year. Laura Knoblach said she will keep racing.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SuperMariano3 09/22/18 9:46:23 PM #3:	Why wasn't this big enough for him to resign the first time she said this? Looks like she said in 2 years ago. Repeats it and now he resigns. --- You can take my Karma, but you'll never take......MY FREEDOM! <cite>SuperMariano3 posted [p:909266673] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote>Why wasn't this big enough for him to resign the first time she said this? Looks like she said in 2 years ago. Repeats it and now he resigns.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Frolex 09/22/18 9:47:09 PM #4:	Tmaster148 posted... Republican lawmaker shoulda stayed in the race then, not like this would have been a problem with his base --- https://imgur.com/HOLHd4k https://imgur.com/six2WTN <cite>Frolex posted [p:909266709] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tmaster148 posted...</cite> <quote> Republican lawmaker</quote> shoulda stayed in the race then, not like this would have been a problem with his base</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tmaster148 09/22/18 9:47:55 PM #5:	SuperMariano3 posted... Why wasn't this big enough for him to resign the first time she said this? Looks like she said in 2 years ago. Repeats it and now he resigns. It was a Facebook post her family got her to delete. --- https://imgur.com/BBcZDLJ <cite>Tmaster148 posted [p:909266753] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>SuperMariano3 posted...</cite> <quote>Why wasn't this big enough for him to resign the first time she said this? Looks like she said in 2 years ago. Repeats it and now he resigns.</quote> It was a Facebook post her family got her to delete.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
nn-DMT 09/22/18 9:48:49 PM #6:	republicans <cite>nn-DMT posted [p:909266802] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote>republicans</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CProtectionSvce 09/24/18 10:01:23 PM #7:	Good. What a scumbag. --- To protect children, the elderly, and people with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation <cite>CProtectionSvce posted [p:909391325] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote>Good. What a scumbag.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Solar_Crimson 09/25/18 12:14:03 AM #8:	Tmaster148 posted... SuperMariano3 posted... Why wasn't this big enough for him to resign the first time she said this? Looks like she said in 2 years ago. Repeats it and now he resigns. It was a Facebook post her family got her to delete. Disgusting, but unsurprising. --- Be wary of boarding the hype train, lest you end up on the ruse cruise... - nanobuilder (r/nintendo) http://backloggery.com/SolarCrimson <cite>Solar_Crimson posted [p:909397980] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tmaster148 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>SuperMariano3 posted...</cite> <quote>Why wasn't this big enough for him to resign the first time she said this? Looks like she said in 2 years ago. Repeats it and now he resigns.</quote> It was a Facebook post her family got her to delete.</quote> Disgusting, but unsurprising.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Esrac 09/25/18 12:20:44 AM #9:	Hang him. --- http://steamcommunity.com/id/Esrac/wishlist/ <cite>Esrac posted [p:909398241] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote>Hang him.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LepartialJury 09/26/18 9:00:29 PM #10:	This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red. --- Simple-straight-narrow <cite>LepartialJury posted [p:909511407] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote>This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Antifar 09/26/18 9:01:23 PM #11:	LepartialJury posted... This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red. I'm not sure that logic checks out --- kin to all that throbs <cite>Antifar posted [p:909511459] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote>This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red.</quote> I'm not sure that logic checks out</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LepartialJury 09/26/18 9:03:38 PM #12:	Antifar posted... LepartialJury posted... This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red. I'm not sure that logic checks out Just saying I wish this guy never abused his kids. --- Simple-straight-narrow <cite>LepartialJury posted [p:909511588] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote>This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red.</quote> I'm not sure that logic checks out</quote> Just saying I wish this guy never abused his kids.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Crazyman93 09/26/18 9:03:43 PM #13:	Tmaster148 posted... her decision to come forward was partially politically motivated. What a surprise. And if it's actually true, probably not something you should admit since everyone investigating is just going to assume "She's just rebelling against daddy." --- let's lubricate friction material! ~nickels, Cars & Trucks <cite>Crazyman93 posted [p:909511592] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tmaster148 posted...</cite> <quote>her decision to come forward was partially politically motivated. </quote> What a surprise. And if it's actually true, probably not something you should admit since everyone investigating is just going to assume "She's just rebelling against daddy."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
UnfairRepresent 09/27/18 10:22:43 PM #14:	LepartialJury posted... Antifar posted... LepartialJury posted... This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red. I'm not sure that logic checks out Just saying I wish this guy never abused his kids. The fuck... You should wish that regardless of his policial views --- ^ Hey now that's completely unfair. https://imgtc.com/i/14JHfrt.jpg <cite>UnfairRepresent posted [p:909576403] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote>This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red.</quote> I'm not sure that logic checks out</quote> Just saying I wish this guy never abused his kids.</quote> The fuck... You should wish that regardless of his policial views</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Doom_Art 09/27/18 10:23:46 PM #15:	Tmaster148 posted... Republican Shocking --- Not removing this until Mega Man 64 is released on the Wii Virtual Console. Started on: 12/1/2009 https://imgur.com/mPvcy <cite>Doom_Art posted [p:909576456] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tmaster148 posted...</cite> <quote>Republican </quote> Shocking</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ExtremeLuchador 09/27/18 10:26:39 PM #16:	Was he the guy on the Twins who kept throwing the ball into the stands? --- "It was horrible," guard Jeff McInnis said. "I took 100 naps and we were still in the air." <cite>ExtremeLuchador posted [p:909576610] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote>Was he the guy on the Twins who kept throwing the ball into the stands?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LepartialJury 09/29/18 8:03:46 PM #17:	UnfairRepresent posted... LepartialJury posted... Antifar posted... LepartialJury posted... This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red. I'm not sure that logic checks out Just saying I wish this guy never abused his kids. The fuck... You should wish that regardless of his policial views Stop shitposting --- Simple-straight-narrow <cite>LepartialJury posted [p:909681146] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote>This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red.</quote> I'm not sure that logic checks out</quote> Just saying I wish this guy never abused his kids.</quote> The fuck... You should wish that regardless of his policial views</quote> Stop shitposting</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Sonicblack35 09/29/18 8:18:25 PM #18:	LepartialJury posted... UnfairRepresent posted... LepartialJury posted... Antifar posted... LepartialJury posted... This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red. I'm not sure that logic checks out Just saying I wish this guy never abused his kids. The fuck... You should wish that regardless of his policial views Stop shitposting No..no I think he's right in this case. --- "you're a worthless coward and a total f*** up and probably very unattractive" - some angry nerd <cite>Sonicblack35 posted [p:909681850] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote>This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red.</quote> I'm not sure that logic checks out</quote> Just saying I wish this guy never abused his kids.</quote> The fuck... You should wish that regardless of his policial views</quote> Stop shitposting</quote> No..no I think he's right in this case.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LepartialJury 09/29/18 8:44:34 PM #19:	Sonicblack35 posted... LepartialJury posted... UnfairRepresent posted... LepartialJury posted... Antifar posted... LepartialJury posted... This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red. I'm not sure that logic checks out Just saying I wish this guy never abused his kids. The fuck... You should wish that regardless of his policial views Stop shitposting No..no I think he's right in this case. You're misinterpreting me. Maybe it's because I put "but" instead of "and" but it was meant in the same way as "and he was so close to retiring too". That doesn't make people dying who aren't close to retirement any less tragic does it? --- Simple-straight-narrow <cite>LepartialJury posted [p:909683121] in Minnesota ... [t:77030754]...</cite> <quote><cite>Sonicblack35 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote><cite>UnfairRepresent posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Antifar posted...</cite> <quote><cite>LepartialJury posted...</cite> <quote>This is gross but Minnesota is already really blue. It could use some red.</quote> I'm not sure that logic checks out</quote> Just saying I wish this guy never abused his kids.</quote> The fuck... You should wish that regardless of his policial views</quote> Stop shitposting</quote> No..no I think he's right in this case.</quote> You're misinterpreting me. Maybe it's because I put "but" instead of "and" but it was meant in the same way as "and he was so close to retiring too". That doesn't make people dying who aren't close to retirement any less tragic does it?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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