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Audiotape of Sen. Larry Craig Interrogation Released

HeadlineAug 31, 2007

Calls are increasing for Republican Senator Larry Craig to resign after it was revealed he recently pleaded guilty for lewd conduct in a men’s bathroom. On Thursday, police in Minnesota released an audiotape of Craig’s interview with the arresting officer. Police arrested the senator after he made a series of sexual advances to an undercover officer in an airport bathroom. The senator denied any wrongdoing and claimed he was a victim of entrapment. But Craig did admit that he placed his foot and hand under a bathroom stall divider several times.

Sen. Craig: Did I slide them too close to yours? Did I — I looked down once, your foot was close to mine.”

Police Officer: “Yes.”

Craig: “Did we bump? Ah, you said so, I don’t recall that, but apparently we were close.”

Police Officer: “Yeah, well, your foot did touch mine, on my side of the stall.”

Craig: “All right.”

Police Officer: “OK. And then with the hand. How many times did you put your hand under the stall?”

Craig: “I don’t recall. I remember reaching down once — there was a piece of toilet paper back behind me — and picking it up.”

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