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Gore Won't Face Charges in Masseuse Case

Oregon woman alleged 'sex poodle' assaulted her

By the Associated Press

Posted Jul 30, 2010 5:46 PM CDT | Updated Jul 30, 2010 5:51 PM CDT

(AP) – A prosecutor says former Vice President Al Gore won't be prosecuted over allegations by a masseuse that he groped and assaulted her in his Portland, Ore., hotel room in 2006. DA Michael Schrunk said in a statement today the case has numerous problems and isn't... Read full story »

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