Gary Skoien, Former Cook County GOP Chair, Beaten By Wife After Being Found With Prostitutes: Police Report

The former chairman of the Cook County Republican Party denies he was with two prostitutes when his wife allegedly attacked him over the weekend.

Palatine Township GOP committeeman Gary Skoien (SKOY'-ehn) said Wednesday that two female friends were at his Inverness home around 1 a.m. Sunday when his wife assaulted him.

A report filed by a Barrington-Inverness police officer says Eni Skoien found her husband in the children's playroom with two prostitutes. But Skoien disputes the report and says he's working to correct it.

The report says Eni Skoien allegedly swung a toy guitar at her husband and punched him. Police say she's charged with misdemeanor domestic battery and a 21-day restraining order was issued.

Gary Skoien isn't charged with a crime.

Skoien is best known for placing a $10,000 bounty on Mayor Daley four years ago, offering the money to anyone who could provide information leading to the mayor's conviction on corruption charges. The ploy got Skoien fired from his job, booted from the Metra board and almost cost him his seat as party chairman.

Though Skoien strongly denied his wife's account, Republican candidates are fleeing the scene:

As word of the incident got around local political circles, two candidates on the Republican slate for Palatine Township board asked the Daily Herald to remove Skoien from their lists of endorsements.

Comments

[blkknight]

He should be grateful that he ONLY got hit with a toy guitar. In his wife's home? In the kids' playroom? I'm sorry to say it, but he had it coming.

[jalowe1957]

Hell hath no fury like a political wife scorned...

[kannita]

Where can I donate to this poor woman's defense?! Good for her! In your home? How low can you go!! That's family values for you...

[mamacat]

At least he isn't a self-hating, homophobic homosexual. Looks like the GOP is making progress.

[DoctorWhoDat]

I rather get caught with two prostitues and get beaten up by my wife then appologize to Rush Limbaugh

[deadcustodian]

Well awwwright!
Another GREAT AMERICAN!!!

[Lillymae]

El Kabong!!!!

[Z2a]

She was just mad 'cause she wasn't invited to play.

[Bitsko]

Violence should never be condoned, unless, of course, it's committed by a wife who discovers her husband with two prostitutes in their children's playroom.

[Angelaaaa]

In that instance, I imagine violence would be almost obligatory. Seriously, the CHILDREN'S PLAYROOM. He really should be grateful that she only hit him with the toy guitar. The alternative could have involved a lengthy surgical procedure and years of entertaining stories for new medical interns.

[1ladybug]

nnot a bobbbb it

[Bitsko]

Good Old American Family Values -- WHOOPIE!

[Tiberious]

Can hardly wait for Keith Olbermann to hold of this story.!!

[trunk65]

there is a reality show in here somewhere.

[sarabono]

Why she did not have a concealed weapons permit? After all, she is a Repub!

[LaurieLee]

Maybe she's not a Republican - it might be a mixed marriage.

[The Ghost]

Either join in or leave. Violence is NEVER acceptable.

[SantaFeStars]

The party of family values continues to amaze me. That's their slogan, and who can deny the hypocrisy of it all!

[handesmith]

At least he's not a socialist.­.....;)

[SouthernYankeeBelle]

Right after all socialist only approve of having police officers, fire stations, military, government workers, medicare and social security. Oh my we need to get rid of that stuff. You need to understand what is a socialist. Stop the trolling and go home.

[handesmith]

Clearly you missed the snark.