Ross Mirkarimi Update: Neighbor Who Reported Domestic Violence Fundraised for New Sheriff
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Yesterday was the first time newly minted Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi talked publicly about allegations that he physically abused his wife, Eliana Lopez, in a New Year's Eve domestic violence dispute. Not surprisingly, Mirkarimi gave a flat-out "no" when asked whether he had ever abused his wife. He even hinted that this whole "misunderstanding" might be nothing more than bad politics at play.
"I'd like to believe there aren't forces at work that are trying to stop me from becoming sheriff and using whatever they may want," Mirkarimi told a throng of reporters after he was sworn in Sunday afternoon.
But a quick Google search shows that it's not exactly his political enemies, but rather his political allies who are "the forces at work" in this ongoing case. Ivory Madison, the neighbor who called police to report the alleged domestic violence, is also the same woman who helped get Mirkarimi elected.
According to ActBlue, a democratic political action committee, Madison hosted a fundraiser for Mirkarimi on Oct. 15, 2011. Here's what the invite said:
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"I'd like to believe there aren't forces at work that are trying to stop me from becoming sheriff and using whatever they may want," Mirkarimi told a throng of reporters after he was sworn in Sunday afternoon.
But a quick Google search shows that it's not exactly his political enemies, but rather his political allies who are "the forces at work" in this ongoing case. Ivory Madison, the neighbor who called police to report the alleged domestic violence, is also the same woman who helped get Mirkarimi elected.
According to ActBlue, a democratic political action committee, Madison hosted a fundraiser for Mirkarimi on Oct. 15, 2011. Here's what the invite said:
Well, that should make for an awkward block party on Mirkarimi's street.Please Join Us In Support of Ross Mirkarimi For Sheriff!
Spend some quality time with Ross, his wife Eliana Lopez, and their son
Hosted by Ivory Madison & Abraham Mertens, Jane Morrison, Thea Selby, and Gladys Holder Soto
Enjoy Coffee and Pastries at the home of Gail Baugh and Jim Warshell,
An Historic Victorian Mansion Located at 700 Hayes Street in San Francisco
On Saturday, October 15th, 2011, from 11:00 am to 1pm
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