Jessica Cutler

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Jessica Cutler (born May 18 1978) is a former congressional staff assistant for former Senator Mike DeWine. In 2004, Cutler published a short-lived blog called Washingtonienne describing her life in Washington, D.C., USA, including the details of her active sex life. Her identity was revealed by the blog "Wonkette" in May 2004, which resulted in a scandal on Capitol Hill and her being fired.^[1] Cutler's blog is now known as "Jessica Cutler Online."

In summer 2004, Playboy.com featured an interview and nude pictures of Cutler. She has written a novel based on her experiences and blog: The Washingtonienne: A Novel.

Steinbuch lawsuit

In June 2005, Robert Steinbuch, who says that he is the lover Cutler referred to as "RS" on her blog, filed a lawsuit against her,^[2] seeking over $75,000 in damages. Steinbuch's complaint, filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., describes the case as "a civil action for invasion of privacy for public revelation of private facts."^[3] She is represented by Atlanta lawyer, Matthew C. Billips^[4], and D.C. lawyer, John R. Ates.^{[citation needed]}

Steinbuch also filed a $20 million suit against her in Arkansas, where he lives.^[5]The lawsuit is being eyed closely by online privacy groups because it could establish if online bloggers are obligated to protect the privacy of those they name in their online diaries.^[6] On May 30, 2007, Cutler filed for bankruptcy to protect her from the suit.^[6] The same article reported that cable television channel HBO and entertainment company Disney, who Steinbuch also sued, are working on a TV series about her story. The Arkansas case has been dismissed for forum non conveniens.^[7]

Books

The Washingtonienne: A Novel. Hyperion Books (2005). Hardcover: ISBN 978-1401302009, ISBN 978-1401308476.
Sexe au Capitole. Plon (2006). ISBN 978-2259201728.

References

^ "The Hill's Sex Diarist Reveals All (Well, Some)". The Washington Post. 2004-05-24. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ "Hill Aide Sues Over Sex Blog". The Smoking Gun. 2005-05-17. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ "Online Lessons on Unprotected Sex". The Washington Post. 2005-08-14. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ "Steamy D.C. Sex Blog Scandal Heads to Court". The Associated Press ,MSNBC. 2006-12-27. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ "We Love You. Now Get Out of Here". The Washington Post. 2006-07-10. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
^ ^a ^b Apuzzo, Matt (June 1, 2007). "Sex Blogger Files for Bankruptcy". Associated Press. Retrieved June 1, 2007.
^ "Miss America, With Poise to Spare in Wonkland Central". The Washington Post. 2007-02-07. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

External links

[1] "The Hill's Sex Diarist Reveals All (Well, Some)". The Washington Post. 2004-05-24. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[2] "Hill Aide Sues Over Sex Blog". The Smoking Gun. 2005-05-17. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[3] "Online Lessons on Unprotected Sex". The Washington Post. 2005-08-14. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[4] "Steamy D.C. Sex Blog Scandal Heads to Court". The Associated Press ,MSNBC. 2006-12-27. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[5] "We Love You. Now Get Out of Here". The Washington Post. 2006-07-10. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

[bankruptcy-6] Apuzzo, Matt (June 1, 2007). "Sex Blogger Files for Bankruptcy". Associated Press. Retrieved June 1, 2007.

[7] "Miss America, With Poise to Spare in Wonkland Central". The Washington Post. 2007-02-07. Retrieved 2007-03-28. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

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