Sexual Assault From Charles Leaf

A reporter for WNYW Fox5, the New York CIty’s Fox News affiliate, is being held on $250,000 bail after being arrested for aggravated sexual assault on a minor, A North New Jersey regional website is reporting. The reporter has been identified as Charles Leaf, who received some national attention for an attempted ambush interview with Sharif el-Gamal, the developer behind the so-called “Ground Zero Mosque,” back in late August of this year.

While Leaf is primarily a reporter Fox’s New Yorkaffiliate, according to his online bio at MyFoxNY.com he has appeared on a litany of programs on Fox News, including The O’Reilly Factor, The Fox Report, Fox & Friends, On the Record with Greta Van Susteren, America Live with Megyn Kelly and Geraldo at Large. Details surrounding Leaf’s arrest have not yet been released by the Bergen County Sheriff’s office.

According to the Washington Post, Leaf allegedly assaulted the girl at his home in Wyckoff, New Jersey. Leaf was arrested yesterday and is being held on $250,000 bail.

Charles Leaf, according to his station biography, is a 41-year old married man with two children. His biography says that he used to be a marine, and is a two-time Emmy award winning journalist. Leaf has been with Fox 5 since 2006.

Media Scandal About Jesse Jackson Jr and Giovana Huidobro

A photo taken outside the White House shows Jesse Jackson and political fundraiser Nayak together. Rumors started circulating about a transaction regarding a Senate seat for the congressman. Giovana Huidobro was also present at this meeting. She is a hostess at a nightclub in Washington DC, where Jackson has organized numerous fundraisers.

Jesse Jackson Jr is in the center of media and political controversy. First of all, sources declare he wants to buy the Senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama. Then, there is another detail about his private life that might jeopardize Jackson’s future political career. An intimate relationship with a female acquaintance named Giovana Huidobro pushed the congressman to apologize to the people he let down by his actions.Media started to present the alleged mistress’ photos on the front pages just hours before the congressman’s wife birthday party. His wife Sandy, the 7th Ward alderman might be in danger of not getting re-elected after this sexual scandal involving his husband.

Jesse Jackson Jr’s situation is very delicate, as he is running for re-election six weeks from Tuesday and more importantly, running for being elected Mayor of Chicago. His consultant, Delmarie Cobb stated that “I don’t think he could possibly run for Mayor at this point”.

This afternoon’s highlight was an official statement issued by Jackson :” The reference to a social acquaintance is a private and personal matter between me and my wife that was handled some time ago. I know I have disappointed some supporters and for that I am deeply sorry”.

The couple now has to face this unfriendly media climate a they prepare to celebrate Sandi’s birthday party Tuesday night.