Yesterday, I called the McDonnell trial a circus [1]. Now, just a day into the proceedings, it’s become a soap opera:
New from #McDonnell [2] trial: Maureen's lawyer said she had a "crush" on Jonnie Williams, who filled a "void" in her life & "broken" marriage.
— Alan Suderman (@AlanSuderman) July 29, 2014 [3]
"The very foundation of their marriage was broken long before" Jonnie Williams showed up, -Maureen #McDonnell [2]'s lawyer in opening statement
— Alan Suderman (@AlanSuderman) July 29, 2014 [4]
The made for TV movie is already writing itself [5].
However, there are likely strategic reasons for making such an admission. It puts a whole new spin on what went on with Jonnie Williams.