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Minnesota Representative Kerry Gauthier- gay sex scandal


Kerry Gauthier[/*]August 22, 2012[/*]By: Casey Scheffler[/*][/list]















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Reports from MSN
about an alleged gay sex act at a rest stop by Representative Kerry
Gauthier. The act was with a 17-year-old boy. A few candidates have
stepped up to run for District 7B.
Duluth Fire Department assistant chief, Erik Simonson, states he will
officially make an announcement on Tuesday, August 21st at the Lake
Superior Zoo to run as a write in candidate for Gauthier's seat.
Duluth City Councilor, Jay Fosle, has also stepped up as a write-in candidate for the District 7B seat during the November 6th election.


Ken Martin, DFL Chair, issued a statement Monday calling on Rep. Kerry Gauthier not to seek re-election for the seat


"The situation involving Kerry Gauthier is deeply unfortunate, both
for Gauthier's constitutes, and for our party. His actions are
inexcusable; nobody in our party condones what he did, nor will we
defend him in this matter," Martin said.
There has been two politicians stating their opinions about Gauthier.
Kurt Zellers, the House Speaker, also stated on Friday that Gauthier
should consider resigning from his position due to the fact he believes
Gauthier to be "unfit to continue serving his constituents in Duluth".
"Police reports indicate 56-year old Gauthier was engaged in a sexual
act with a 17 year old whom he met through the internet website
Craigslist on the night of July 22nd." MSN reports.
All reports state that the sex "was" consensual and there was no money involved.


The St. Louis County attorney stated that no charges are being filed against Kerry Gauthier, due to the legal age of consent in Minnesota is 16.


Previous reports stated that Representative Kerry Gauthier was
arrested, this is incorrect. Gauthier was not arrested after being
questioned by authorities on Thompson Hill in Duluth.
What do you think about Representative Kerry Gauthier's gay sex scandal?