Ore. district attorney says no Gore prosecution

By: Corinne Alcazar | Alabama's13.com
Published: July 31, 2010

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Former Vice President Al Gore is welcoming the news that he has been cleared of allegations that he groped and assaulted a masseuse in a Portland, Ore. hotel room in 2006.

Multnomah County District Attorney Michael Schrunk says there is no basis for prosecution.

He made the announcement after a four-week investigation that included interviews with Gore, masseuse Molly Hagerty, her acquaintances and hotel staff.

In revealing their decision, prosecutors cited, "contradictory evidence, conflicting witness statements, credibility issues, lack of forensic evidence and denials by Mr. Gore."

They say tests on a stained pair of pants that Hagerty said she was wearing during the encounter with Gore came back negative.

A media and entertainment lawyer representing Hagerty said his client was disappointed, "but understands their decision."