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Batavia 'adultery' case now fodder for British tabloids

By Howard B. Owens

News of an alleged sex act in a Batavia public park and the rare adultery charge that followed has made it across the pond.

British tabloids have picked up the story. By this morning, the Daily Mail, the Sunday Mirror and the Sun all carried some version of the story. The story has also appeared in the UK's Independent.

In the U.S., such diverse news outlest as the New York Daily News, ABC, AOL and a Wall Street Journal blog have given the story play.

The Daily Mail also used pictures owned by The Batavian without permission or compensation.

The stories don't tell us anything we don't already know, but the comments on a couple of them can make for interesting reading.

The Batavian has also heard from New York-based entertainment shows looking for more information. And of course, the story has been popular with radio talk shows in Buffalo and Rochester, as well as receiving extensive coverage from the TV stations in those two cities.

George Richardson

"No more traffic from me Mr. Hick Town - Richard Gahagan 6/7/2010."

George is my name,
Busting chops is my game.
And yes, I am fully aware that I'm lame.
The Batavian is partially to blame,
That, and I may be just slightly insane.

I've always had a soft spot in my heart and head, for really cheesy sleazy easy rhymes. There I go again.
Forgive me Howard, for I know exactly what I do, but I can't help myself.

Jun 9, 2010, 11:27am Permalink
George Richardson

Howard, have you noticed a lot of new names too? The conversations get more interesting as the demographics expand to include a fair cross section of society. I like it that way. Increased traffic indeed, I'm betting on Leno cracking a Batavia joke very soon. I hope it's not too degrading, to my birth place.

Jun 9, 2010, 1:39pm Permalink
Tim Howe

I could not agree more with DAVE.

As this story got more and more attention the past couple days i have been saying to all my friends, family and coworkers that i am really going to be angry if this person somehow finds a way to cash in on this discusting crime. Whats next for her? Shall we start a pool?

- Book Deal
- Porn Movie/Magazine (I am not joking either)
- Paid Interview
- Endorsement Deal With STD Medicine (Ok, i am joking on this one )
- Start Her Own Brothel
- Jerry Springer Appearance

Sky's the limit, man society has gone way down hill :(

Jun 9, 2010, 8:37pm Permalink
Tim Howe

Awww come on George, you are no dirtbag. You and I may be on total opposite ends of the political spectrum, but you sir are no dirtbag. Infact I actually agree with many of your posts on this site....Oh no!!!! What is happening to me? :)

Jun 9, 2010, 5:53pm Permalink
Kevin Squire

There is no doubt in my mind that she and her husband will try to turn this into a payday. Wouldn't it be nice if the judge could put any money they make into a college fund for all the children in the park that day!!

Jun 10, 2010, 12:24am Permalink
Jeremiah Pedro

If the people who reported the couple originally filed a civil suit then there might be an opportunity to invoke the son of sam law. Which basically allows the court to place an attachment on any earnings made by the perpetrator of the crime. Any monies seized would go to pay off any judgment awarded to the victim. But that's not likely to happen so it's just wishful thinking.

Jun 10, 2010, 2:42am Permalink
Gabor Deutsch

The Today Show with Hoda and Kathy Lee Just mentioned this case and they both got some of the facts wrong. They spent about one minute discussing it. Hoda said they were tangled up and some kids saw them and reported it. Kathy said the woman was 49 and she was over 20 years older than the man involved. They never mentioned Batavia or the park.

Jun 10, 2010, 10:15am Permalink

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