Tampa socialite fighting back in Petraeus scandal

Tampa socialite fighting back in Petraeus scandal

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TAMPA, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Jill Kelley leaves her home on November 13, 2012 in Tampa, Florida. Kelley, who is reported to be involved with the military community at MacDill Air Force Base, reported receiving harassing emails to the FBI, which resulted in an investigation that revealed the sender to be Paula Broadwell, who was found to be having an affair with Gen. David H. Petraeus. (Photo by Tim Boyles/Getty Images)

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by The Associated Press

kvue.com

Posted on November 27, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Updated Wednesday, Nov 28 at 12:07 AM

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- Lawyers for the Tampa socialite embroiled in the scandal that prompted CIA Director David Petraeus' resignation say she never tried to exploit her friendship with him.    

Jill Kelley's lawyers released emails, phone tapes and other material Tuesday that they say back their claim.   

The lawyers went on the attack against a businessman who accused Kelley of incompetence while trying to set up a deal he was negotiating with South Korean companies; an attorney who called her a social climber; and the FBI agent who leaked her name in connection to the scandal.  

The 37-year-old Kelley became the focus of national media attention earlier this month after it was revealed she received anonymous emails from Paula Broadwell, Petraeus' biographer and mistress. Broadwell allegedly told her to stay away from Petraeus.   


 

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