Scott Alan Richter
After word spread that the National Enquirer was about to publish allegations of an affair between Sarah Palin and a "business partner" of her husband's, John McCain threatened to sue the tabloid on behalf of Palin. The news of pending publication leaked on September 3, 2008.
On the same day, a petition was filed by Richter in an Alaskan court to make the case files private in his divorce from ex-wife Deborah Marie that had begun on July 24, 2007. He had sought an emergency expedition in the matter, but the request for confidentiality was denied.1
Fast Facts
- Case: Alaska 3PA-07-01581CI1
- Divorce began July 24, 20071
- September 3, 2008: Motion for expedited consideration in making case file confidential1
- September 4, 2008: Order denying motion1
- Now ex-wife Deborah Marie Richter (aka Debbie Richter) is the director of the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend Division2
Business Partner Palin
It is reported that the Palins own several properties with Debbie and Scott Richter. The properties are identified for business purposes as "Richter Investments LLC".3
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