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Alabama governor admits inappropriate remarks, denies physical affair

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol in Montgomery, Ala. Bentley admitted Wednesday he made inappropriate remarks to a top female staffer two years ago, but he denied accusations that he had a physical affair. Bentley said during the news conference that he apologized to his family and to the family of the female staff member for the remarks he called "a mistake." (lbert Cesare/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP

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Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley speaks during a news conference at the state Capitol in Montgomery, Ala. Bentley admitted Wednesday he made inappropriate remarks to a top female staffer two years ago, but he denied accusations that he had a physical affair. Bentley said during the news conference that he apologized to his family and to the family of the female staff member for the remarks he called "a mistake." (lbert Cesare/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP
By Jim Galloway
March 23, 2016

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