From The Argus Leader, 5/19/07:
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070519/NEWS/705190310/
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Ex-lawmaker charged with rape

Klaudt accused of sexual contact with foster kids, pages

By Terry Woster

PIERRE -

Former Republican Rep. Ted Klaudt could spend the rest of his life in
prison after turning himself in to authorities Friday on felony
charges that include eight counts of rape involving foster children
and former legislative pages.

Five girls told authorities they were assaulted by Klaudt, court
documents state, although charges filed Friday involve only two of the
girls.

Four of the girls said they were accosted in Klaudt's hotel room in
Pierre, where he stayed while serving in the South Dakota Legislature.
Two of the girls were legislative pages when they were attacked, they
told investigators.

He's accused of performing "ovary checks" and "breast exams" under the
guise that he was helping young women donate their reproductive eggs,
according to court records.

House Speaker Thomas Deadrick, R-Platte, accompanied Klaudt in court
Friday, saying he was acting as Klaudt's lawyer only for Friday's
court hearings.

"I'm here as a friend who happens to be a lawyer," said Deadrick, who
served four years with Klaudt in the House.

Terry Pechota of Rapid City, a lawyer who has represented Klaudt, said
he would not be able to comment on the case.

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Where do the Republicans find these guys?