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LA Mayor's Wife Calls it Quits (Again)

Corina Villaraigosa divorcing over 'irreconcilable differences'

By Dustin Lushing,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 13, 2007 6:08 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The wife of LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa filed for divorce yesterday after nearly 20 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences, the Los Angeles Times reports. The mayor blamed himself for the breakup, but is mum on whether the split was caused by a romantic relationship. 

Villaraigosa is expected to temporarily move out of the mayor's residence, where his wife and two teenage children will remain during a transitional period. Long-time educator Corina Villaraigosa first filed for divorce in 1994 in the wake of revelations that her husband was having an affair. They reconciled after a lengthy separation.

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa takes the oath of office in 2005 as his wife, Corina, looks on.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa takes the oath of office in 2005 as his wife, Corina, looks on.   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks to the media about his separation from his wife Corina.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks to the media about his separation from his wife Corina.   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Mayor-elect Antonio Villaraigosa and his wife, Corina, greet the crowd during his inaugural gala in 2005.
Los Angeles Mayor-elect Antonio Villaraigosa and his wife, Corina, greet the crowd during his inaugural gala in 2005.   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks to the media about his separation from his wife Corina Monday, June 11, 2007, in Los Angeles. Villaraigosa called the separation between he and his wife a private matter, and told reporters that questions on why the couple broke up are inappropriate. (AP Photo/Nick...
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa speaks to the media about his separation from his wife Corina Monday, June 11, 2007, in Los Angeles. Villaraigosa called the separation between he and his wife a...   (Associated Press)
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