O'Malley rumor controversy
Sun coverage of events surrounding infidelity rumors spread by former Ehrlich associate Joseph F. Steffen Jr. about Mayor Martin O'Malley.
'Prince of Darkness' is back
Md. GOP operative says he didn't vanish, he was just working in politics elsewhere
Steffen role is focus of hearing
He was assigned to state agency by top Ehrlich aide, Cabinet official says
Democrats, Post named in Steffen Web scandal
Democrats want to hear from Steffen
Steffen defends role in targeting state workers
Former Ehrlich aide, considering a run for governor, says he didn't go after Democrats
Mayor's sister-in-law never targeted, says state official
E-mail by Ehrlich aide referred to Melinda O'Malley, a lawyer for Md.
Analysis combs contents of Steffen's state computers
Ehrlich lawyer says probe shows no O'Malley plot
O'Malley claims Ehrlich smear tactics
Mayor says governor lets workers spread old rumors about marriage; Republican denies O'Malley's allegation
O'Malley rumor has become weapon in governor's race
Ehrlich's image might be tarnished, or he could look like victim of setup
Md. politics: 'Abuse of power' meets 'whining'
Michael Olesker
Full text of O'Malley's comments
Ehrlich wants to determine if rivals exposed former aide
Governor says ex-worker sent him blackmail e-mail
E-mailers beware: 'Private' messages may be anything but
Send button can lead to humiliation, loss of a job, even a prison sentence
E-mails show Steffen not 'irrelevant,' 'mid-level'
Michael Olesker
First lady's influence draws new attention
Kendel Ehrlich emerges as possibility to run for Sarbanes' U.S. Senate seat; Her name also is among Steffen's e-mail contacts
Thousands of Steffen e-mails released
Before quitting, state aide asked help of Mrs. Ehrlich
State says computer used to spread rumors is secured
Ehrlich counsel queries media
Sun reporters are asked about source of rumors; Lawyer defends line of inquiry; 'MD4BUSH,' Ehrlich aide had Web log exchanges
New riddle in O'Malley rumor saga
Question: A mysterious Web site visitor known as 'MD4BUSH' appears to have helped entice Steffen into spreading tales about the Baltimore mayor.
David Nitkin on the O'Malley rumors
State House bureau chief answers selected readers' questions
O'Malley gets apology from rumor-spreader
Steffen e-mails his regrets for 'mean-spirited' action
'Dirty tricks' allegations dot Ehrlich's past
Michael Olesker
O'Malley denounces rumors
Mayor, his wife say they are victims of 'orchestrated' effort by Ehrlich aide; Governor considers inquiry into affair gossip
Steffen worked in dark behind political scenes
A self-described 'Prince of Darkness' on behalf of favorite Republicans -- including the governor -- the 45-year-old finds himself in the limelight.
After months of gossip, rumors get public airing
City, Annapolis consumed by news about O'Malleys
Web has changed the shape of 'reporting'
Anyone, informed or not, can publish for the world
Today, apology drains regret of responsibility
Ehrlich says none needed because he didn't know
Rumors foreshadow battle for governor's office in 2006
Ugly campaign shapes up between likely candidates
Ehrlich associate targeted O'Malley
Confronted on rumors, state employee resigns; Web site postings on marriage
Steffen's career spans writing and politics
Baltimore Co. resident describes self as valued campaign worker
Copyright © 2008, The Baltimore Sun
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Mayor Martin O'Malley, wife Catherine (Sun photo by Christopher T. Assaf)
Feb 9, 2005
Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., Joseph Steffen, Michelle Lane (Handout photo)
Feb 9, 2005
WBAL video: O'Malley rumors (Courtesy WBAL-TV)
May 18, 2005
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Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. on WBAL-TV (Courtesy of WBAL-TV)
Feb 11, 2005
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WBAL video: O'Malleys decry infidelity rumors (Courtesy WBAL-TV)
Feb 9, 2005
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1982: Worked for National Conservative Political Action Committee.
1985: Worked on unsuccessful lieutenant governor's campaign of Richard Viguerie, a conservative, in Va.
1992: Ran to become Republican delegate to national convention. Would have represented Pat Buchanan.
1995-2003: Worked in Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s 2nd District congressional office in Lutherville. Was district representative/legislative assistant, paid $46,600 a year.
Jan. 15, 2003: Appointed as an executive aide in the governor's office. State officials said he never officially worked for either the Human Resources or Juvenile Services department but could have been detailed to those agencies.
June 2, 2004: Moved to Maryland Insurance Administration. Earned $72,453 as director of communications.
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