Even The Clintons Aren't This Duplicitous.

A congressional candidate in New Hampshire faces criminal charges after faking his own disappearance.

A former congressional candidate convicted of faking his disappearance after a crash two years ago said Thursday the verdict was heartbreaking, but maintained his innocence and said the case isn't over.

Gary Dodds, 43, was found guilty Wednesday of falisfying evidence, causing a false public alarm and leaving the scene of the April 2006 crash, which prosecutors say he staged to boost his faltering campaign. Dodds said he is considering an appeal.

Dodds, a Democrat, claims he injured his head in a crash and nearly drowned in a river before being rescued 27 hours later from the snowy woods. Prosecutors say he spent part of that time soaking his feet in cold water to make it appear he spent the night outdoors, all to attract attention to his campaign.

Dodds faces up to seven years in prison. Except for his shoes and socks, his clothing was dry when he was rescued. His feet were purple and wrinkled, but the rest of his skin was pink and dry. An expert in cold weather injuries testified that must have resulted from Dodds soaking his feet in cold water for a prolonged period of time.


Read the rest yourself. It's pretty pathetic, but hilarious at the same time. Nice to see that the AP disclosed his party affiliation.