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June 24, 2010

Oregon Police Investigated Gore for Unwanted Sexual Contact in 2006
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And Oregon state prosecutors have disclosed former Vice President Al
Gore was accused of unwanted sexual contact by a Portland massage
therapist in October 2006. The alleged victim initially told police Gore
had forcefully tried to have sex with her during an appointment at a
Portland hotel. But she later refused to be interviewed and didn’t want
the investigation to proceed. The woman later changed her mind and gave
a statement in January 2009, but detectives decided there was
insufficient evidence to press charges. A spokesperson said Gore has no
comment. Gore and his wife Tipper Gore announced their separation
earlier this month after forty years of marriage.



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