Police explain reasons for reopening Gore case

Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore.

Police explained Thursday why they reopened a sexual-assault investigation into Al Gore, saying an extra review was needed because detectives looking into the matter last year failed to notify high-ranking officials of their decision to drop the case.

A massage therapist to the stars has accused the former vice president of repeatedly groping and kissing her during a late-night, alcohol- fueled attack in a luxury hotel suite in October 2006. Gore adamantly denies the allegations.

Detectives investigated the claims in 2006 and 2009 but decided not to pursue the case amid a lack of cooperation and erratic behavior by the accuser.

Portland Police Chief Michael Reese said Thursday that “we have determined there were procedural issues with the 2009 investigation that merit reopening the case.”

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