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Craig's Kids Say He Was 'Victim of Circumstance'

Son insists ex-senator's actions in bathroom were misinterpreted

By Kevin Spak,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 4, 2007 5:48 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Idaho senator Larry Craig was just in the wrong place at the wrong time when he was arrested in a bathroom sex sting in June, his children told Good Morning America today. “He was a victim of circumstance,” said his son, who, with his sister, believes his father's actions in the bathroom were misinterpreted.

Craig claims he is innocent and heterosexual, despite his disorderly-conduct guilty plea.  His sexuality, however, is less important to his children than fidelity to their mother, which the two said they interrogated him about before appearing at the press conference at which he announced his resignation Saturday. They believe he was faithful. “It was tough standing next to him,” his son says, “but we are a family.”

Idaho Sen. Larry Craig stands next to his wife, Suzanne, as he reads a statement to the media Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, in downtown Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Troy Maben)
Idaho Sen. Larry Craig stands next to his wife, Suzanne, as he reads a statement to the media Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2007, in downtown Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Troy Maben)   (Associated Press)
This image from television provided by WCCT-TV, Minneapolis, Minn., shows Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Police Sgt. Dave Karsnia in Feb., 2006. Karsnia, who arrested Sen. Larry Craig, was known as a reliable student and a hard worker, and he often tried to minimize embarassment for the people he caught in...
This image from television provided by WCCT-TV, Minneapolis, Minn., shows Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Police Sgt. Dave Karsnia in Feb., 2006. Karsnia, who arrested Sen. Larry Craig, was...   (Associated Press)
Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, announces his resignation from the Senate, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at the Boise Depot train station in Boise, Idaho, where he was joined by Idaho Gov. Butch Otter, left, family members and other supporters. Craig's resignation completed a stunning downfall that began Monday with the disclosure...
Sen. Larry Craig, R-Idaho, announces his resignation from the Senate, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at the Boise Depot train station in Boise, Idaho, where he was joined by Idaho Gov. Butch Otter, left, family...   (Associated Press)
Former Senator Craig, in this mugshot taken after his arrest at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on suspicion of lewd conduct. Gay or straight, that part doesn't matter, told Craig's son Michael to Good Morning America in an exclusive interview.
Former Senator Craig, in this mugshot taken after his arrest at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on suspicion of lewd conduct. "Gay or straight, that part doesn't matter," told Craig's son Michael...   (KRT Photos)
Idaho Sen. Larry Craig announces his resignation from the Senate on Saturday morning, Sept. 1, 2007, in Boise, Idaho. Craig resigned over a men's room sex sting, bowing to pressure from fellow Republicans worried about a scandal dimming their election prospects. (AP Photo/Troy Maben)
Idaho Sen. Larry Craig announces his resignation from the Senate on Saturday morning, Sept. 1, 2007, in Boise, Idaho. Craig resigned over a men's room sex sting, bowing to pressure from fellow Republicans...   (Associated Press)
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