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E-mails Show Foley Sought to Rendezvous with Page
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In addition to explicit sexual language, former Congressman Mark Foley's Internet messages also include repeated efforts to get the underage recipient to rendezvous with him at night.
"I would drive a few miles for a hot stud like you," Foley said in one message obtained by ABC News.
The FBI says it has opened a "preliminary investigation" of Foley's e-mails. Federal law enforcement officials say attempts by Foley to meet in person could constitute the necessary evidence for a federal charge of "soliciting for sex" with a minor on the Internet.
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In another message, Foley, using the screen name Maf54, appears to describe having been together with the teen in San Diego.
Maf54: I miss you lots since san diego.
Teen: ya I cant wait til dc
Maf54: :)
Teen: did you pick a night for dinner
Maf54: not yet…but likely Friday
Teen: ok…ill plan for Friday then
Maf54: that will be fun
The messages also show the teen is, at times, uncomfortable with Foley's aggressive approach.
Maf54: I want to see you
Teen: Like I said not til feb…then we will go to dinner
Maf54: and then what happens
Teen: we eat…we drink…who knows…hang out…late into the night
Maf54: and
Teen: I dunno
Maf54: dunno what
Teen: hmmm I have the feeling that you are fishing here…im not sure what I would be comfortable with…well see
Foley resigned Friday after ABC News questioned him about the Internet messages.
He says he has checked into a rehabilitation facility to deal with alcohol and behavioral issues.
October 2, 2006 in Mark Foley Internet Scandal | Permalink | User Comments (272)
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This man, and anyone who even suspected what he was up to, should be prosecuted to the FULL extent of the law.
As a parent, this man is my worst nightmare. It makes me sick.
Posted by: Disillusioned | Oct 2, 2006 12:39:18 PM
pig
Posted by: deb | Oct 2, 2006 12:52:52 PM
We have all seen grown men and women who either tried to have sex with kids or did, get pulled into the spotlight and sent to jail.
Apparently, the rule of law does not apply to members of Congress.
They lie incessantly, they steal with impunity and now it appears they can have sex with children and that's OK too.
There clearly are two stes of rules in this country. One set for Congress and the President and one set for the rest of us.
This needs to change because, as of right now, we do not live in a democracy, we live in an oligarchy where the rich and powerfull can steal the bread from our mouths and our kids from our homes. How long are we going to put up with this?
Posted by: mike | Oct 2, 2006 12:54:53 PM
This guy is dumber than the guys on "to catch a predator 23"...
Posted by: Mike D | Oct 2, 2006 1:17:42 PM
What a creep.
Posted by: Steve | Oct 2, 2006 1:28:32 PM
He should be indicted and tried just like every sex offender.
Posted by: charolett Tobias | Oct 2, 2006 1:45:58 PM
It is an utter shame but not a shock. It is not surprising that the level of apthy among citizens is at a all time low. Politics is nothing more that choosing between a lesser of two evils.
Posted by: Dara | Oct 2, 2006 1:50:50 PM
Republican House leaders knew of Rep. Foley's e mails, or had reason to know, in 2005 and did not refer the matter to the Capital Police or FBI. Is this not contary to the law in some way?
Posted by: Bob Ramos | Oct 2, 2006 2:02:16 PM
The links to videos related to the Mark Foley story don't work.
Posted by: Dave Creswell | Oct 2, 2006 2:10:34 PM
Mind you, Foley was elected in 1994, the year of the Republican takeover of the U.S. House. In their "Contract with America" Republicans claimed they would "respect the values and share the faith of the American family." If the House leadership truly ignored this problem for a year as is alleged, then they (not the voters) should force themselves out on principle. Not going to happen, I am sure, but enough of this "we're the good guys" politicking please!
Posted by: Jorge | Oct 2, 2006 2:18:32 PM
I am sure that because he is who he is, there is "nothing" will be done about his actions; and politically, it is also sad that the Republicans will of course, win all of their elections.
Posted by: sylvia h. hudson | Oct 2, 2006 2:20:07 PM
I have no idea what the world is coming to, there are freaks and sickos everywhere. Does no one else realize that we need to get this mess cleaned up now, or our children and their children don't stand a chance? It's awful, husbands killing wives and kids, mothers killing kids, kids killing kids...it's totally out of control.
Posted by: disgusted | Oct 2, 2006 2:22:59 PM
What I find so interesting about this is the lack of regard for the safety of the children. Anytime adults display questionable conduct when interacting with a child bells and whistle's should ring out. There are so many people shifting blame, what I want to know is would they like a child in their family to have to put up with this type of behavior. Wouldn't they expect someone to act in a more timely fashsion and if not wouldn't they be rather shock to say the least six months after the fact.
Posted by: Douglas | Oct 2, 2006 2:30:18 PM
Can you say Democratic House Majority in 2007?
Posted by: CK | Oct 2, 2006 2:36:48 PM
As a victim of childhood sexual abuse, this makes me sick.
What disturbs me even more is that Foley is trying to blame his SEXUAL PREDATOR problem on alcohol. Liquor doesn't make one a child molestor.
Posted by: liberaldemdave | Oct 2, 2006 2:37:04 PM
This is plain sick and people like that are running the government and even pretend to protect the kids of this country.
Foley needs to be locked up.
I came to the conclusion the Republicans are nothing more than crooks, liars and child molesters.
God help us all!
Posted by: Karen | Oct 2, 2006 2:37:35 PM
Way Too Hilarious.
Posted by: WeToldYouSo | Oct 2, 2006 2:37:47 PM
I feel sick... and with the Republicans knew 8 months ago and didn't do anything, I feel angry and betrayed.
Posted by: marc | Oct 2, 2006 2:38:10 PM
This has been going on for years, and you should not let the Speaker of the house or anyone else get away with their spin "We just found out about this". These are our children and it is time that the news start doing their job and report the full news. Just a shame!
Posted by: Kevin | Oct 2, 2006 2:41:46 PM
OMG!!!! ABCNews is really out front on this story. This is quite the bombshell.
Keep up the good work.
Posted by: Pablo Zed | Oct 2, 2006 2:49:31 PM
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