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May 21, 2008
Posted: 10:04 AM ET
ELIZABETH, New Jersey – Along with the legal wrangling, it is sad to sit in the courtroom at the divorce trial of former New Jersey governor Jim McGreevey and his estranged wife, Dina Matos McGreevey. This couple must have been close companions at one time, sharing not only a child, but common goals and aspirations. Now, just a few feet separate them but they do not acknowledge each other’s existence. It’s a sad thing to witness, but something that must be a common occurrence when a divorce ends up in a courtroom. McGreevey, the plaintiff here, casually talks to the New York and New Jersey media during breaks in proceedings or after court. They address him as governor, and he addresses them with a smile and sometimes a joke. Matos McGreevey, the defendant, sits alone and ladylike at the defense table, seriously listening to the testimony and taking notes. She speaks only to her legal counsel. The former governor is set to continue his testimony today, and when McGreevey’s part of this divorce action is completed, Dina Matos McGreevey is then expected to take the stand. –Jean Casarez, In Session correspondent Filed under: Jean Casarez McGreevey divorce trial |
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