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    Republican operatives were behind the nude photos that brought down former Congresswoman Katie Hill

    Hill's estranged husband was shopping the "real story" behind their divorce. Then private photos and text messages showed up on conservative website.

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    By Larry Perel • Nov 1, 2019 • 7m Listen

    Rising Democratic star Katie Hill resigned from her seat in Congress this week after several tabloid and conservative websites published nude photographs of her, and allegations that she had inappropriate relationships with two staffers. Hill admits that she had a consensual sexual relationship with a campaign staffer, but she also says the leak of private photos and texts was part of a revenge scheme by her estranged husband, Kenneth Heslep.

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      Larry Perel

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