Jim Gibbons

Jim Gibbons has been the governor of Nevada since 2006. During his divorce from Dawn Gibbons in 2009, Gibbons was accused of cheating on his wife with Kathy Karrasch and former Playboy model Leslie Durant.Salon.com: Divorce Filings Accuse Gov. of Affairs (April 6, 2009)

On May 19, 2009, Gibbons complained that President Obama had refused an invitation to meet with him about the state's economic woes, as well as a comment made by the president suggesting that businesses cut down on corporate trips to places like Las Vegas.Los Angeles Times: President Obama to Nevada GOP Gov. Jim Gibbons: A bipartisan No! (May 19, 2009) On May 25, however, after Obama announced that he would meet the governor, Gibbons rescinded the offer, explaining that he was "not interested in a handshake and a hello from President Obama," but an "apology and plan to undo the damage the president did."Las Vegas Sun: Obama says he'll meet Gibbons; governor not interested (May 25, 2009)

Gibbons was recently sued by a cocktail waitress in Las Vegas, who claims Gibbons threatened to rape her in 2006. The woman, Chrissy Mazzeo, reported the incident to police, but no charges were filed due to a lack of evidence. Gibbons was elected governor a few weeks thereafter.LV Review Journal: Gibbons Accuser Pursues Lawsuit (October 15, 2008)

In December 2006, Gibbons met and had a few drinks with cocktail waitress Chrissy Mazzeo at a bar in Las Vegas. He then offered to walk her to her car. According to Mazzeo, he shoved her against a wall in the garage and said he would rape her. Mazzeo said she manage to escape. She reported the incident to police, but no charges were filed due to a lack of evidence. Mazzeo claims several people attempted to interfere in the investigation. In October 2008, Mazzeo sued Gibbons for battery, false imprisonment and second-degree kidnapping in the incident.LV Review Journal: Gibbons accuser pursues lawsuit (October 15, 2008)