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May. 09, 2008
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Judge transfers Gibbons' divorce case to Reno

Washoe County legal residence for both

By BRENDAN RILEY
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

CARSON CITY -- A judge on Thursday approved a request from Nevada first lady Dawn Gibbons, hit with a divorce complaint from Gov. Jim Gibbons, to have the couple's closed-door divorce trial moved from Carson City to Reno.

Carson City District Judge Bill Maddox noted in his order that the governor didn't oppose the venue change to Washoe County District Court.

Dawn Gibbons' attorney, Cal Dunlap, said in requesting the change that the trial should be in the county that the Gibbonses list as their permanent legal residence.

He said that legal residence was listed by Gibbons' attorney, Gary Silverman, in the governor's divorce complaint.

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    • At Gibbons' request, Maddox on Monday sealed the files in the case and provided for a closed-door trial. Dunlap is considering a state Supreme Court appeal of that order, but hasn't made a final decision.

    While the Supreme Court ruled in December that most civil case records in Nevada must be open, Maddox cited a specific state law that allows for sealing of such records and the trial at the request of either person in a divorce case.

    Dunlap has said Dawn Gibbons would prefer that the divorce files and trial be open "like any other legal proceeding."

    The first-term Republican governor filed for divorce after moving out of the 23-room Governor's Mansion to the couple's Reno home.

    He also is seeking a court ruling to have her evicted so that he can move back to the mansion.

    Gibbons, 63, isn't talking publicly about why he wants a divorce.

    His 54-year-old wife has said she has no idea why he wants to end their marriage of nearly 22 years.

    His move from the mansion raised questions about the governor's compliance with an 1866 state law that says a governor must "keep his office and reside at the seat of government."

    But Gibbons spokesman Ben Kieckhefer has described the move to Reno as a temporary situation and said there is no violation of the law.

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    Ohmy wrote on May 09, 2008 04:20 PM: Why is the governor's press secretary still involved in this story. Aren't we paying his salary. Everyone seems to focus only on the mansion. What about using a state employee to spin your divorce? The poor wife doesn't have a p.r. machine at her disposal. Enough. Another taxpayer ripoff. Maybe the SAGE commission can look into this.


    Sinking Ship wrote on May 09, 2008 02:53 PM: Sinking ship, that has been sinking since the first day of 2007 legislative session. Get Gibbons out, he has brought nothing but bad publicity to this state!


    Recall Gibbons wrote on May 09, 2008 10:45 AM: Gibbons needs to go. He is worthless.

    Jamie, Dawn should hire a PI to get pictures. Send them to Jay Leno.


    Recall Gibbons wrote on May 09, 2008 10:43 AM: Gibbons needs to go. He is worthless.


    Jamie wrote on May 09, 2008 10:03 AM: Inside scoop...Dawn Gibbons is a giver...Jim is a taker...Dawn cares about humananity...Jim is an empty suit. Gov Gibbons takes us all for fools and thinks he can get away with yet another lie...He shows up all over Reno with his girlfriend. and is going to try to make us think they are just "good friends" We are on to you, now, Ole Jimbo!...God Bless you, Dawn. You will be better off without him!.


    Chris wrote on May 09, 2008 09:10 AM: Jimmy has decided that it is easier to be aggressive to other women without a wife. Loser.


    Could it be wrote on May 09, 2008 08:58 AM: Anyone who watches the bizarre rants of Helen Weils could come to the conclusion that she might just be Jimbo in drag.


    Helen Weils wrote on May 09, 2008 08:34 AM: Who's Kathy?


    Sean wrote on May 09, 2008 07:58 AM: TEN REASONS GOVERNOR GIBBONS IS DIVORCING DAWN.


    1. DAWN IS A LIBERAL WHO SUPPORTS HIGHER TAXES.
    2. THE FIRST LADY HAD MORE PICTURES IN HER WEB SITE THAN THE GOVERNOR.
    3. THERE ARE NO MORE ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS READY TO BAIL OUT OF THE GIBBONS ADMINISTRATION
    4. THE GOVERNOR WANTS TO LIVE CLOSER TO HIS FUSION CENTER.
    5. COMMUTING TO WORK FROM RENO TO CARSON CITY IS WASTING GAS.
    6. SHELDON ADELSON TOLD HIM TO DIVORCE HER.
    7. DAWN DID NOT WANT TO RUN THE TOURISM COMMISSION AND SPEND MOST OF HER TIME TRAVELING AROUND THE WORLD PROMOTING NEVADA, LEAVING JIM HOME ALONE AND OUT AT RESTAURANTS WITH SIG ROGICH.
    8. IT IS TOO DIFFICULT TO DECIDE WHO IS RUNNING THE STATE.
    9. THE DUTIES OF THE FIRST LADY CAN BE FARMED OUT TO A SERIES OF COCKTAIL WAITRESSES IN RENO AND LAS VEGAS, THEREBY SAVING ON TRAVEL EXPENSES.
    10. CLOSING THE OFFICE OF THE FIRST LADY WILL SAVE THE STATE MONEY AND HELP IN SOLVING THE BUDGET DEFICIT.


    Dave wrote on May 09, 2008 07:48 AM: How about Gibbons is a spoiled conservative who feels perfectly OK about getting away with attempted sexual assault. Loser belongs in Jail, not the governer's mansion...


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