The Piñon Post and other news sources are reporting that former political staffer of New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, James Hallinan is dead.
Hallinan accused the governor of groping him while he was on her staff.
According to Piñon Post:
According to multiple sources, Phoenix-based consultant James Hallinan, a conservative Democrat, has been said to have passed away.
Hallinan made headlines in New Mexico after he claimed that in 2018 then-U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham, who is now governor, poured water over his crotch area and groped him in front of multiple witnesses.
Lujan Grisham’s campaign subsequently paid Hallinan $150,000 after the allegations surfaced ahead of her 2022 reelection campaign.
Political blogger Joe Monahan posted on Twitter Friday, “NM political consultant James Hallinan is dead at 40.” A quote from his sister Marisa read, “With much sadness we share that our beloved and brilliant brother and son James Hallinan died on Thursday. At this time of deep sadness we thank you for your conveyed sentiments and support”
Monahan noted, “No cause given” regarding his cause of death.
Details on Hallinan's death will be provided when more information is made available. He had said he received death threats prior to his passing. Shades of the Clintons!
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UPDATE (8/7/23):
Phoenix Police stated that they found "no signs of foul play" in the death of James Hallinan.
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