DCist Martin

No, if you read the article you'll notice that Fenty did not steal anything, rather, he neglected to properly account for his clients' funds, resulting in a loss of approximately $15,000. This amount was eventually paid back. I know these are details, but they are important details. And you have yet to explain how this proves that Fenty and Brooks are cheating the people of Ward 3 and the city.

Hold the phone there, MissGloverPark. I did not confirm that any theft occurred. I merely confirmed that a story existed regarding Fenty and an elderly client he represented. Read it for yourself: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...av=rss_metro/dc Fenty was not accused of stealing funds, rather, of a "failure to guard the assets" of his client. He was issued an informal admonition by the Office of the Bar Counsel, their lightest sanction. He admitted fault and the case was closed. This is not theft. Maybe negligence, but that's a far cry from theft. I fail to see how this proves that Fenty or Brooks are cheating the people of Ward 3 or the city.

This story was in the Post a few months back. Apparently, Fenty did not represent the interests of an elderly client he was charged with serving, but admitted guilt and paid required fines. I doubt this will play a big role in the campaign, though. Martin Austermuhle Editor-in-Chief, DCist.com

For the love of God, can we please stop with this? For all that's good and proper, this race hardly merits the vile that is being spewed on these comment boards. For what's it's worth, Jonathan Rees posted under a variety of aliases on DCist.com, and I have confronted him a number of times on this. Martin Austermuhle Editor-in-Chief, DCist.com