Since Paula didn't file in a timely way, she could not file a conventional harassment suit, which requires merely the creation of a hostile work environment. Instead, she had to show that her job was affected. Judge Wright concluded that even if the facts were as alleged, she could not prove retaliation, as a matter of law. However, the Supreme Court decision made it unnecessary to prove actual retaliation, instead depending upon a showing of threat. On that basis, the suit would probably have been re- instated. On the talk shows, even lawyers who were on Clinton's side agreed that it was pretty likely.
You asked me my opinion of the disputed matters. I told you. I think that the matter should have gone to a jury. But to progress properly, he must not defraud the court.
One instance would not have been sufficient, but if there were a pattern of favoritism... that is another matter. That was the basis upon which he was questioned about the other women in the first place. On the basis of his perjurious testimony, and Monica's false affidavit, it seemed to not be an instance. On the basis of what we have subsequently learned, it may very well have been part of a pattern of favoritism. |
