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Nov 12, 2012

Holly Petraeus “Not Exactly Pleased” With Idiot Husband’s Affair Or His Crazy Girlfriend

It seems that the “other other woman” contacted her FBI friend when she got “harassing” emails from Petraeus’ biographer, setting in motion Petraeus’ downfall.

Nov 11, 2012

Petraeus’ Biographer Sent “Harassing” Emails To Another Woman, Prompting FBI Investigation

General David Petraeus, with wife Holly, at his confirmation hearing last year (Getty Images) The sudden resignation of four-star general David Petraeus from his role as director of the CIA has revealed that he had an extramarital affair, apparently with his biographer Paula Broadwell. The indiscretion was discovered by the FBI, who had been pursuing a separation investigation—and now officials say that Broadwell sent “harassing” emails to another woman, who was so frightened she…

Nov 10, 2012

Petraeus’ Mistress Allegedly Tried To Hack Into His Email, FBI Investigating

Yesterday, four-star general David Petraeus resigned from his position as director of the CIA, citing a serious indiscretion, “After being married for over 37 years, I showed extremely poor judgment by engaging in an extramarital affair.” Now it turns out that the other woman was his biographer, Paula Broadwell, and an FBI investigation had found evidence of the affair. Further, Broadwell may have tried to hack into his email! The Wasnington Post reports, “The affair…

Jun 17, 2009

Ensign Resigns From Leadership Position After Admitting Affair

An extra-marital affair involving a Washington politico isn’t anything surprising these days. But when it involves the possible blackmail of a Promise Keeper senator who is no friend of the District, it’s hard for us not to feel just the tiniest bit smug. Sen. John Ensign (R-Nev.) admitted yesterday in a hastily arranged press conference that he had cheated on his wife with a campaign staffer, jumping to admit to the infidelity over fears…

 
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