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May 16, 2008
Posted: 10:07 AM ET
ELIZABETH, New Jersey – For a second day, former New Jersey governor James McGreevey took the stand Thursday in his own divorce trial. Throughout his cross-examination – as he had previously during his direct testimony – McGreevey claimed that his current assets and future prospects will not enable him to pay substantial alimony and child support to his estranged wife, Dina Matos McGreevey. Then, later in the day, the Court heard from an expert witness who bolstered Mr. McGreevey’s contention that his future prospects are surprisingly limited. According to James McGreevey, making money has never been one of his goals. But during his years as governor, McGreevey and his estranged wife enjoyed a lifestyle that few civilians share. Following his resignation – triggered by the disclosure that McGreevey had appointed a man with whom he’d had a sexual relationship to a lucrative state position – McGreevey has worked primarily at jobs that he claims he received only through the kindness of friends and former associates. Donna Kolsky, a vocational employability specialist, supported McGreevey’s contention that his employment prospects are severely limited. Last fall, she completed a report that finds the ex-governor’s lack of experience in any field other than public service – along with his notoriety – have sharply curtailed his future earnings. –In Session staff Filed under: McGreevey divorce trial Trials |
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